W M Adams

Publications (2)3.35 Total impact

• Article: US demonstration and diagnosis of the midaortic syndrome.

  W M Adams, P R John
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  ABSTRACT: The midaortic syndrome is a rare entity, typically presenting with hypertension, refractory to treatment. The diagnosis is usually made by arteriography. We report a child in whom the diagnosis was made by ultrasound, confirmed by arteriography and successfully treated by balloon dilatation.
  Pediatric Radiology 07/1998; 28(6):461-3. · 1.67 Impact Factor
• Article: Temporary balloon occlusion of the inferior vena cava as an alternative to cardiopulmonary bypass in resection of Wilms' tumour with vena cava extension.

  W M Adams, L Huskisson, P Gornall, P R John
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  ABSTRACT: Up to 10% of patients undergoing nephrectomy for Wilms' tumour have tumour thrombus involving the vena cava. A new radiological technique is described utilising a temporary occlusion balloon inserted via an open venotomy of the left internal jugular vein into the retro-hepatic cava to create a bloodless field to facilitate surgery.
  Pediatric Radiology 04/1997; 27(3):236-8. · 1.67 Impact Factor