Mechanical thrombectomy in hemodialysis access shunts using a 5F pigtail rotation catheter. In vitro and in vivo investigations.

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study evaluating a cesium iodide-amorphous silicon-based flat-panel detector was to optimize the x-ray spectrum for chest radiography combining excellent contrast-detail visibility with reduced patient exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A Lucite plate with 36 drilled holes of ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hamer OW,Völk M,Zorger N,Borisch I,Büttner R,Feuerbach S,Strotzer M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biplane angiocardiography has emerged as a standard method for calculating left ventricular volume measurements. Validation of such measurements has separately been made for several projections of silicone casts of the left ventricle. This study was undertaken to establish and compare the regression lines for left ven...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lipton MJ,Hayashi TT,Davis PL,Carlsson E

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess prospectively, in healthy subjects and in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), the 3-dimensional (3D) shape, size, and motion of the mitral annulus (MA) using computed tomography (CT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty patients with no cardiac ab...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Alkadhi H,Desbiolles L,Stolzmann P,Leschka S,Scheffel H,Plass A,Schertler T,Trindade PT,Genoni M,Cattin P,Marincek B,Frauenfelder T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a new method for evaluating in vivo changes in bone mineralization in the peripheral skeleton, using computed tomography (CT). A set of bone mineralization indices are generated from numerous CT images of the patient's distal radius. The cross-sectional anatomy displayed by the CT scan allows for separate e...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Orphanoudakis SC,Jensen PS,Rauschkolb EN,Lang R,Rasmussen H

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The vascular opacification characteristics of a new nonionic, dimeric contrast agent, iodixanol, have been compared with a nonionic, monomeric agent, iohexol, using ultrafast computed tomography (UFCT). METHODS:In 10 experiments with mongrel dogs, the contrast agents were alternately injected ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gould R,Brasch RC,Sievers R,Baxter A,Aicher K

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association of GE Medical Systems and the AUR represents a unique collaboration between academic radiology and industry that bears important potential for elevating the quality of clinical research in radiology and developing a cadre of high-quality radiologist researchers for the future. The establishment of the ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hillman BJ,Fryback DG,Holden RW,McNeil BJ,Molitor RM,Moss AA,Peck PV,Putman CE,Thompson WM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Validation of new positron emission tomography (PET) tracers or magnetic (MR) imaging contrast agents is based on isolated rodent heart preparations. The use of larger animals could provide a more direct validation using the devices used for humans. METHODS:An isolated pig heart preparation ha...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Casali C,Obadia JF,Canet E,Bendjelid K,André-Fouët X,Revel D,Janier MF

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the strong scientific evidence in support of radiation hormesis, we can no longer ignore this concept. There is, however, need for additional, carefully documented investigations in selected biological systems exposed to LLIR if the matter of radiation hormesis is to be settled once and for all. This need s...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Loken MK,Feinendegen LE

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using cardiac-gated fast acquisition with multiple excitation (FAME), time curves of the cerebral aqueduct signals were derived in 19 healthy volunteers and 14 patients. A mean curve of the normal subjects was determined during systole. A relatively stable point of time was found at 270 msec after the R-wave supposed ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： van den Hout JH,Bakker CJ,Mali WP,van Dijk P,Faber JA,Feldberg MA,Gooskens RH,Witkamp TD

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the imaging characteristics of various iliac artery stents and stent-grafts in a multislice, computed tomography angiography (MSCTA) phantom study. METHODS:Twelve types of stents and three stent-grafts made of different materials (steel, nitinol, tantalum, cobalt-based alloy) were ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Maintz D,Fischbach R,Juergens KU,Allkemper T,Wessling J,Heindel W

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors conduct technical feasibility and performance studies on a new 0.009-inch nitinol microguidewire for potential neuroendovascular applications. METHODS:In vivo microcatheterizations of brachiocephalic arteries were performed in four pigs using the 0.009-inch nitinol microguidewire w...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Putman CM,Chaloupka JC,Kailasnath P,Alderman J

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Because of the complex relationships between the dynamic three-dimensional cardiac surface shape and its projected image, errors arise with the use of two-dimensional silhouettes to measure displacements of the heart. The character and frequency of such errors are examined. METHODS:A high-prec...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： McInerney JJ,Weldner PW,Herr MD,Copenhaver GL

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow measurements can be made with computed tomography (CT) scanners using iodinated, nonionic contrast media as a first-pass indicator. Ultrafast CT (UFCT) is an ideal machine to make these measurements because of its short scan time (50 mseconds) and interscan delay (< or = 0.6 seconds). Additionally, UFCT can acqui...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gould RG

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors investigated whether the ability of human malignant melanoma cells to increase in cell number or their ability to remain viable was compromised by high-field strength static magnetic fields. Normal human fibroblasts also were studied to determine if any magnetic field-related altera...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Short WO,Goodwill L,Taylor CW,Job C,Arthur ME,Cress AE

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of 46 sacroiliac joints removed in toto at random during routine autopsies was undertaken to define the pathologic and radiographic alterations of this joint in middle-aged and elderly patients. Each joint was sectioned, photographed and radiographed and large microscopic slides were prepared. Sacroiliac oste...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Resnick D,Niwayama G,Goergen TG

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Magnetic resonance imaging guidance has been sporadically reported for renal tumor cryoablation (CA); therefore, clinical experience with this modality is still limited.The aim of this study is to retrospectively analyze our 10-year experience with renal tumor CA performed on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imagi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Cazzato RL,De Marini P,Leonard-Lorant I,Leclerc L,Auloge P,Tricard T,Dalili D,Garnon J,Lang H,Gangi A

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Measurements of segmental contraction of the left ventricle by standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and two-dimensional echocardiography involve the comparison of diastolic and systolic time frames acquired from the same imaging plane in space. As the cone-shaped left ventricle shortens al...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Pattynama PM,Doornbos J,Hermans J,van der Wall EE,de Roos A

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The clinically most widely used devices (Porstmann-plug, Rashkind-umbrella, Botallooccluder) have inherent specific limitations (eg, transarterial approach, residual shunts, limited retrieval). The authors assess practicability, efficacy, and tissue reaction of the new retrievable transvenous p...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Grabitz RG,Schräder R,Sigler M,Seghaye MC,Dzionsko C,Handt S,Schneidt B,Von Bernuth G

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-dose transaxial tomography is a technique that can produce cross-sectional images of the hips and femurs in children to permit calculation of the angle of femoral anteversion. Transaxial tomography was compared with computed tomography in terms of measured radiation dose and image quality. Transaxial tomography wa...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kushner DC,Cleveland RH,Ehrlich MG,Zaleske DJ,DeLuca SA,Herman TE,Webster EW

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors evaluate the use of a new device for interventional creation of atrial septal defects (ASD) working with high-frequency alternating current in an in vitro study with porcine atria. METHODS:The device consists of a symmetrical cage of six superelastic monofile wires, including a mic...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Grabitz RG,Handt S,Vanopbroeke HJ,Seghaye MC,Franke A,Osypka P,von Bernuth G

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Density of trabecular bone structures in human heel bones was assessed by 3D magnetic resonance (MR) gradient echo imaging (GEI) with multiple echoes. Different spatial resolutions were applied to investigate the influence of the pixel size on signal characteristics in GEI and to find suitable ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Machann J,Schnatterbeck P,Raible A,Lutz O,Claussen CD,Schick F

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using real-time ultrasound, the motions of the tongue, hyoid bone, and larynx were monitored and timed during swallowing in ten normal subjects. A well-defined propulsive wave of the tongue was observed during swallowing a 5-cc water bolus. The body of the hyoid bone was identified on the ultrasound scan as a high ech...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Shawker TH,Sonies B,Hall TE,Baum BF

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) has been most extensively applied to the study of animal models and not humans. The major reason for this extensive animal research is due to the nature of the early magnetic resonance high-field magnets, which only permitted the study of isolated cells, tissues, or small animals....

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Balaban RS

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Very small dextran-coated magnetite particles were developed. These particles can be used either as immunospecific contrast agents for MRI by coupling to antibodies or as an interstitial contrast agent. METHODS:The particles were synthesized from iron chloride/dextran solutions. Size was evalu...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Grimm J,Karger N,Lüsse S,Winoto-Morbach S,Krisch B,Müller-Hülsbeck S,Heller M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to develop a method to delineate the lethally frozen-tissue region (temperature less than -40°C) arising from interventional cryoablation procedures using a short tau inversion-recovery ultrashort echo-time (STIR-UTE) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging sequence. This method could serve as...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tokuda J,Wang Q,Tuncali K,Seethamraju RT,Tempany CM,Schmidt EJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboembolic complications occurring during angiography may result from a number of different causes. Catheters and guidewires can interact with blood to form thrombi; this tendency is related to wall defects and the chemical composition and structural characteristics of the catheters and guidewires. Nonthrombic sou...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kido DK,King PD,Manzione JV,Simon JH

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attenuation correction (AC) is an essential step in the positron emission tomography (PET) data reconstruction process to provide accurate and quantitative PET images. The introduction of PET/magnetic resonance (MR) hybrid systems has raised new challenges but also possibilities regarding PET AC. While in PET/computed...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Paulus DH,Quick HH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) has been related to the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in patients undergoing dialysis. The Prospective Fibrose Nephrogénique Systémique study, a French prospective study supported by the French drug regulatory agency (Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médic...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Amet S,Launay-Vacher V,Clément O,Frances C,Tricotel A,Stengel B,Gauvrit JY,Grenier N,Reinhardt G,Janus N,Choukroun G,Laville M,Deray G

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the attenuation, size, and volume of the pericardial sinuses and recesses by using electrocardiographically triggered, noncontrast-enhanced electron beam tomography (EBT) and to consider its relation with sex, age, and heart volume. METHODS:Findings in 213 consecutive patients with...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Budoff MJ,Lu B,Mao S,Bakhsheshi H,Zhuang N,Liu SC,French WJ

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to examine the effect of meningeal trauma produced by cisterna magna puncture on the integrity of the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCB) in a rat model. METHODS:Intravenous gadolinium-DTPA (Gd-DTPA), a relaxation rate modifier w...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Walker JD,Martin MA,Potts DG,Lemaire C,Templeton DM

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00