Widening: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Widening

The ECG findings include: Peaked T waves best seen in the precordial leads, shortened QT interval and, at times, ST segment depression Enlarge Widening of the QRS complex [healio.com]

PR interval lengthens, QRS complex widens and eventually blends with T-wave. [alilamedicalimages.org]

Widened QRS in severe hyperkalemia (Care of Dr. [emergencymedicinecases.com]

Carpal Instability

Complete tears of scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments (and with that, loss of ligament integrity) allow the carpal intervals to widen. [orthopaedicsone.com]

Abnormal widening of the scapholunate and lunocapitate angles results. [musculoskeletalkey.com]

Full thickness tears or chronic injuries to the scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments are often detected due to widened intervals of the proximal carpal bones. [orthopaedicsone.com]

Teardrop Fracture of the Cervical Spine

Other radiographic characteristics included backward displacement of the posterior fragment of the involved body, widening of the interlaminar and interspinous spaces, widening [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] open mouth view which shows that the lateral masses of C1 no longer align with the lateral masses of C2, and that the spaces between the peg and the C1 lateral masses are widened [radiologymasterclass.co.uk]

Demonstrated on the open mouth view by: unilateral C1/C2 odontoid peg joint space widening. lateral masses of C1 overhang the lateral masses of C2. [imageinterpretation.co.uk]

Dilatation and Curettage

"Dilatation" is a widening of the cervical passage. [medindia.net]

A speculum is inserted into the vagina to widen it in order to look at the cervix (first panel). A dilator is used to widen the cervix (middle panel). [siteman.wustl.edu]

There are two parts to the D&C procedure: Dilatation – the cervix, neck of the womb, is widened; Curettage – the endometrium, lining of the womb, is removed using a scraping [baddowhospital.co.uk]

Supraventricular Tachycardia with Aberrant Conduction

The value of the electrocardiogram in the differential diagnosis of a tachycardia with a widened QRS complex. Am J Med 1978;64:27–33 7. [slideshare.net]

Now, the heart rate is 75/minute and the QRS complexes are widened. This QRS widening in the form of RBBB is called acceleration dependent aberration. [metealpaslan.com]

The value of the electrocardiogram in the differential diagnosis of a tachycardia with a widened QRS complex. Am J Med 1978;64:27-33. [ Links ] 9. [scielo.cl]

Coronary Balloon Angioplasty

Over the last 6 or 7 years, there has been a dramatic widening of the applications PTCA to include patients with complex anatomic lesions and adverse clinical features. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The balloon is then inflated, thus widening the artery. [medindia.net]

This procedure is meant to help the patient by widening his/her artery. [travcure.com]

Acute Aortic Regurgitation

Aortic echograms in nonendocarditis showed either widened root, diminished leaflet excursion, absence of irregular valvular thickening, or normal leaflets, all without mitral [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Another characteristic diagnostic finding is widened pulse pressure. [amboss.com]

] [2] Pathophysiology General Regurgitation of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle (LV) → Increased systolic blood pressure ; and decreased diastolic pressure → Widened [amboss.com]

Female Urethral Stricture

There are various treatment options which aim to widen the narrowed section of your urethra. What is a urethral stricture? [bournsurgery.nhs.uk]

In addition, prior procedures done to open the stricture or widen it are important to note because multiple such procedures can make the repair much more difficult. [northaustinurology.com]

Buccal mucosa urethroplasty : This procedure opens the urethra and patches the narrow area with an alternative tissue to widen the lumen. [cityofhope.org]

Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Types of Thoracic Aneurysms Ascending : A widening of the vessel wall in the portion of the aorta located closest to the heart. [uchospitals.edu]

No evidence of Mediastinal widening. [omicsonline.org]

(a) Chest radiograph showing marked cardiomegaly with biventricular configuration, widening of the middle and superior mediastinum with a convex margin continuous with the [file.scirp.org]

Urethral Stricture

The incision helps widen the stricture. [nyulangone.org]

Treatment at NYU Langone Treatments for urethral stricture include dilation, which widens the urethra, and surgical procedures, which may widen or remove the narrowed section [nyulangone.org]

Urethroplasty NYU Langone surgeons are among a handful in New York City who perform urethroplasty, a surgery to remove scar tissue and widen the urethra. [nyulangone.org]

Antidepressant Toxicity

Though 7.5% hypertonic saline has been shown to correct hypotension and QRS widening in severe CA overdose in a swine model, [13] limited evidence supports the use of hypertonic [emedicine.medscape.com]

Specific Treatments If QRS widened or Ventricular arrhythmia, commence alkalization with Sodium Bicarbonate bolus 2mmol/kg. [rch.org.au]

Specific antidotes: the role of sodium bicarbonate in tricyclic overdose The indication for the use of bicarbonate in tricyclic overdose is the widening of the QRS interval [derangedphysiology.com]

Bronchiectasis

[…] bronchiectases \ ˌbräŋ-kē-ˈek-tə-ˌsēz \ Definition of bronchiectasis Examples of bronchiectasis in a Sentence Recent Examples on the Web An irreversible condition that causes widening [merriam-webster.com]

Typically, bronchiectasis causes widening of medium-sized airways, but often smaller airways become scarred and destroyed. [merckmanuals.com]

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN, "Doctors raise alarm about ancient disease: 'Prevalence is off the charts'," 7 May 2018 An irreversible condition that causes widening and scarring [merriam-webster.com]

Lower Esophageal Ring

In rare cases, doctors widen the constricting ring by doing a surgical procedure. NOTE: This is the Consumer Version. [merckmanuals.com]

Sometimes, a balloon is placed in the area and inflated, to help widen the ring. Expectations (prognosis) Swallowing problems may return. You may need repeat treatment. [coordinatedhealth.com]

Sometimes, a balloon is placed in the area and inflated, which helps widen the abnormal ring. [dxline.info]

Keratosis Obturans

Keratosis obturans : widening of the right bony canal, with normal ear drum and middle ear. [ent360.in]

CT scan of temporal bones may reveal canal erosion and widening. [sites.google.com]

Earwax no matter how hard in consistency will not cause widening of the bony part of the ear canal. [ent360.in]

Calcaneus Fracture

This occurs due to excessive widening of the bone. Treatment is by removing the excessive bone by surgery. I hope the information provided was helpful. [joint-pain-expert.net]

A calcaneus fracture crushes the heel, leading to widening of the heel and joint damage. [wholefoot.com]

[…] in Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures - tuberosity fragment (posterolateral fragment) - displaces superiorly & laterally resulting in incongruity of posterior facet and widening [wheelessonline.com]

Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection

[…] patients with aortic dissection, the condition was identified by the presence of prominent, flap-like, undulating motion of the inner dissected wall or marked parallel wall widening [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] but not sufficient to rule out Cross-match Various biomarkers being investigated (e.g. elastin fragments, d-dimer, smooth muscle myosin heavy-chain protein) Imaging CXR Widened [lifeinthefastlane.com]

When disease is present, the aorta can tear (dissect) or dilate to form an abnormal widening or ballooning called an aneurysm. [medstarunionmemorial.org]

Cervical Spine Fracture

[…] indicators of instability include: more than one vertebral column involvement increased or reduced intervertebral disk space height increased interspinous distance facet joint widening [radiopaedia.org]

[…] show/hide findings Click image to align with top of page C1 'Jefferson' fracture - Open mouth view The space between the odontoid peg of C2 and the lateral masses of C1 is widened [radiologymasterclass.co.uk]

Beta Blocker Poisoning

[…] removal less effective (eg Carvedilol, propanolol) � blockers with membrane stabilizing activity associates with higher risk of seizure and TCA-like cardiac toxicity � QRS widening [aic.cuhk.edu.hk]

Sodium channel blockade with QRS widening: Administer bicarbonate (1-2 mEq/kg IV as a repeated bolus every 3-5 minutes until QRS < 120 msec). [emdocs.net]

[…] and those with coingestions of other cardiovascularly active agents two beta-blockers require special consideration: — propanolol -> causes sodium channel blockade -> QRS widening [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Congenital Urethral Stricture

There are various treatment options which aim to widen the narrowed section of your urethra. What is a urethral stricture? [patient.info]

The goal of this treatment is to stretch and widen the narrowed part of the urethra. [ic.steadyhealth.com]

Cystoscopy The urethra may be widened (dilated) during cystoscopy by inserting a thin instrument to stretch the urethra while you are under local anesthesia. [wexnermedical.osu.edu]

Atlanto-odontoid Dislocation or Fracture

Abnormal widening [ edit ] A widening of the atlanto-axial joint, as measured between the posterior surface of the anterior arch of atlas and the front of the odontoid process [en.wikipedia.org]

Demonstrated on the open mouth view by: unilateral C1/C2 odontoid peg joint space widening. lateral masses of C1 overhang the lateral masses of C2. [imageinterpretation.co.uk]

Widening of the space between spinous processes suggests ligamentous disruption. [radiologyassistant.nl]

Coxitis Fugax

Note the slight widening of the left hip joint, representing a small joint effusion. Joint widening can also be secondary to hypertrophy of the cartilage. [emedicine.com]

Anteroposterior pelvis in an overweight13-year-old adolescent girl shows widening of the epiphyseal plate with irregular margins. [emedicine.com]

Widening of the medial joint space Waldenström sign – Lateral displacement of the femoral epiphyses with surface flattening Prominent obturator shadow Slight demineralization [boneandspine.com]

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

An urgent CT aortogram was requested given his widened mediastinum on chest radiograph, cardiac history of bicuspid valve and symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The advent of custom-made thoracic stent grafts widened the endovascular options in some challenging anatomies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This may show a widening in your aorta. Transthoracic echocardiography. [global.ihi.com]

Mediastinitis

A chest radiograph demonstrates mediastinal widening and a CT scan demonstrates mediastinal gas. [step2.medbullets.com]

Imaging CXR; may be normal or mediastinum widened. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

(A) Close-up view from posteroanterior chest radiograph shows smooth widening of the upper mediastinum. [radiologykey.com]

Retropharyngeal Abscess

The annotated pathological images reveals the magnitude of the soft tissue widening. Loading images... [radiopaedia.org]

These pictures show prevertebral soft tissue widening. [sites.google.com]

Lateral soft-tissue x-rays of the neck, taken in the maximum possible hyperextension and during inspiration, may show focal widening of the prevertebral soft tissues, reversal [merckmanuals.com]

Congenital Aortic Insufficiency

You may also need surgery to repair the aorta if it is widened. [wexnermedical.osu.edu]

This involves the surgical widening of the valve opening. In adult patients, however, calcification of the valve may make a valve replacement operation necessary. [pted.org]

Another characteristic diagnostic finding is widened pulse pressure. [amboss.com]

Leontiasis due to Leprosy

Leontiasis ossea is believed to be the rarest and manifests clinically as widening of the interdental spaces, flattening of the nares and nasal bridge, and jaw enlargement [freethesaurus.com]

Widening of the interdental spaces, and an expanded, heterogeneous appearing diploic space was also identified (Figure 1). [appliedradiology.com]

[…] many diseases – paget disease, fibrous dysplasia, reactive inflammatory bone disease, renal osteodystrophy—which result in leonine facies.1,2 This manifests physically as widening [appliedradiology.com]

Preexcitation Syndrome

Therefore, there is no delta wave, and the QRS complex is not widened. [slideshare.net]

Widened QRS complex, due to the presence of the Delta wave. [en.my-ekg.com]

Following tiapamil it was not possible to initiate the tachycardia in 4 cases and atrial echoes in 1 case; in 2 patients the tachycardia zone widened and in 3 it was not altered [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tibia Varum

[…] radial growth plate's increased height (not the widening) and fuzziness of distal ulna. [orthopaedicsone.com]

Lateral widening of epiphyseal plates in knees of children with bowed legs. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1977; 129:309-12 Do TT. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of bowlegs. [arthritisresearch.us]

[…] from metaphyseal chondrodysplasia; - Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia: - an inherited disorder of bone growth that also causes bowing of lower extremities; - characterized by widening [wheelessonline.com]

Traumatic Aortic Rupture

None of these measurements was as effective as subjective interpretation of mediastinal widening, which had a sensitivity of .91 (P = .0000). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All patients in Group 1 demonstrated mediastinal widening and abnormal aortic contour; however, 50 percent of patients in Group 2 had similar findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Review of all radiological alterations of the plain chest film shows a statistically significant difference between groups A and B only for mediastinal widening and aortic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Platyspondyly

Título: Lethal osteosclerotic osteochondrodysplasia with platyspondyly, metaphyseal widening, and intracellular inclusions in sibs. [bases.bireme.br]

The lesion was previously mentioned by Nau (1904) in his thesis on "Congenital Scoliosis," in which he described it as a widened bilobar vertebra. [jamanetwork.com]

The clavicles, ribs, metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges were especially thickened and widened. The long bones were shortened with flared metaphyses. [bases.bireme.br]