Identifying tumor vascular permeability heterogeneity with magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents.

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors developed a two-dimensional breathhold magnetic resonance (MR) technique for the direct imaging of pulmonary emboli. METHODS:In vitro MR imaging was performed to demonstrate the potential generation of clot-blood contrast by in vivo pulmonary embolism (PE). A two-dimensional magnet...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Moody AR,Liddicoat A,Krarup K

更新日期：1997-08-01 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:Time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF/MRA) is increasingly used to assess the nature and severity of stenotic blood vessels. Flow artifacts associated with high flows and/or narrow constrictions may confuse the interpretation of these studies. Accurate TOF/MRA evaluations demand an...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Sebok NR,Sebok DA,Wilkerson D,Mezrich RS,Zatina M

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Milestones in the history of phlebography are shortly reviewed. The present state of phlebography with emphasis upon the role of new nonionic contrast media is presented. ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Enge I

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors determine the value of contrast-enhanced, three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in the assessment of the renal arteries in comparison with conventional arteriography (CA). METHODS:One hundred three patients (71 m, 32 f) were evaluated with both CA and 3D MRA. ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hany TF,Leung DA,Pfammatter T,Debatin JF

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening chronic hemodialysis patients (CHD) for acquired cystic disease of the kidneys (ACDK) and its complications (hemorrhage and neoplasm) has become accepted management. We evaluated patients on CHD as well as patients on chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD) for ACDK. The kidneys of 80 chronic dialysis patients wer...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Jabour BA,Ralls PW,Tang WW,Boswell WD Jr,Colletti PM,Feinstein EI,Massry SG

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of nonenhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the lower extremities at 7 tesla (T). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eight healthy volunteers were examined on a 7-T whole-body magnetic resonance system. For image acquisition, a custom-built 16-channel t...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fischer A,Maderwald S,Orzada S,Johst S,Schäfer LC,Ladd ME,Nassenstein K,Umutlu L,Lauenstein TC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:French physicians must obtain their patient's consent before carrying out an action that interferes with the patient's corporal integrity. The doctor must use simple, approximate, intelligent, and honest words that help the patient to reach the indispensable decision. Proof of lack of consent lies with the patient. Th...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Alméras JP,Husson R,Moreau JF

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to demonstrate feasibility of measuring extracellular pH in cartilage and meniscus using acidoCEST technique with a 3-dimensional ultrashort echo time readout (acidoCEST-UTE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Magnetization transfer ratio asymmetry, radiofrequ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ma YJ,High RA,Tang Q,Wan L,Jerban S,Du J,Chang EY

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The relaxivities of 3 macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) were determined in human plasma and blood under standardized and clinically relevant laboratory conditions. METHODS:The T1 relaxivity, r1, was determined in human plasma at 1.5, 3, and 7 T, and in human blood at 3 T at 37°C in phantoms ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Szomolanyi P,Rohrer M,Frenzel T,Noebauer-Huhmann IM,Jost G,Endrikat J,Trattnig S,Pietsch H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the changes in the microbubble population of a currently available ultrasound contrast agent (USCA) through attenuation measurements to optimize its clinical use. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The microbubble population from a galactose-based USCA (Levovist, Schering AG, Germany) was chara...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Correas JM,Kurtisovski E,Bridal SL,Amararene A,Hélénon O,Berger G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare power versus manual injection in bolus shape and image quality on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three types of CE-MRA (head-neck 3-dimensional [3D] MRA with a test-bolus technique, thoracic-abdominal 3D MRA with a bolus-t...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tsuboyama T,Jost G,Pietsch H,Tomiyama N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple intravenous injections of contrast media are used in radiology, but information regarding corresponding changes in the serum iodine concentrations and osmolality is lacking. We measured the changes in serum iodine concentration and serum osmolality in rabbits after a series of intravenous injections of contra...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Rubin DI,Kido DK,Morris TW,Fischer HW

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A diatrizoate compound (Renografin-76) and low osmolality Hexabrix were compared in a double-blind study of 50 adults undergoing arteriographic examination. Subjective and objective assessment of pain reaction for each contrast injection rated lower overall for Hexabrix. Discomfort associated with Renografin was great...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Barth KH,Mertens MA

更新日期：1984-11-01 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：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated the value of dynamically enhanced fast low-angle shot (FLASH) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in measuring cardiac output with and without dipyridamole pharmacological stress. METHODS:Ten subjects underwent rest and stress MR imaging. Rest images were acquired using electr...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tello R,Hartnell GG,Hill TC,Cerel A,Finn JP,Kamalesh M,Cohen M,Lewis S

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 120 years, continuous developments in medical imaging has improved diagnosis and treatment for many diseases and has thereby improved treatment outcome and quality of life of many patients. The number of computed tomography (CT) examinations is today increasing by 4% per year worldwide, for a total of ap...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schöckel L,Jost G,Seidensticker P,Lengsfeld P,Palkowitsch P,Pietsch H

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest radiographs are commonly obtained to assess children for bronchiolitis, both to corroborate the diagnosis and to exclude other diagnostic possibilities. Their utility in this setting has not previously been examined. Using a blinded, randomized study design, we examined the interobserver and intraobserver variat...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Coblentz CL,Babcook CJ,Alton D,Riley BJ,Norman G

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast calcification diagnosis was studied by using clinical findings and computerized image processing of a mammogram in a network of trained expert learning systems (Outcome Advisor [OA]). The system was tested with records not used for training and performance was compared with radiologist. The network was 72% accu...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Patrick EA,Moskowitz M,Mansukhani VT,Gruenstein EI

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind randomized study of ten patients compared Hexabrix 32% to Renografin-60 in TMJ arthrography. Equivalent volumes of contrast material were injected under fluoroscopic observation, with film quality and patient subjective response graded independently by three radiologists. In immediate arthrogram quality...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Katzberg RW

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate different vein graft-coated stent systems in the endovascular treatment of experimental arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) in a canine model. METHODS:Bilateral carotid-to-external jugular vein AVF were created. Two balloon-expandable tantalum stents (Strecker stent), two self-expanding n...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schellhammer F,Wahkloo AK,Nagursky H,Schumacher M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:In contrast-enhanced dual-energy subtraction imaging 2 images acquired postcontrast media administration at different energies are subtracted to highlight structures hidden in the absence of contrast media. X-ray spectra of the newly developed digital full-field mammography units (GE Senographe...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lawaczeck R,Diekmann F,Diekmann S,Hamm B,Bick U,Press WR,Schirmer H,Schön K,Weinmann HJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a computed tomography (CT) protocol enabling the visualization of the prostatic artery (PA) before prostatic artery embolization (PAE) in benign prostatic hyperplasia, which provides quantitative perfusion information of the prostate gland. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kobe A,Puippe G,Klotz E,Alkadhi H,Pfammatter T

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The suitability of paramagnetic complexes as magnetic resonance contrast agents depends on various factors such as their relaxivity, stability, selectivity, and the inertness toward transmetallation by endogenous ions. The transmetallation of a series of 18 gadolinium complexes by the Zn2+ ion ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Laurent S,Elst LV,Copoix F,Muller RN

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skeletal abnormalities have been reported on numerous occasions in patients who have received high doses of vitamin A and its derivatives. Recently, a new derivative, isotretinoin (Accutane, Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc.), has become available for the treatment of cystic acne. Ninety-six patients treated for a minimum of four...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kilcoyne RF,Cope R,Cunningham W,Nardella FA,Denman S,Franz TJ,Hanifin J

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To determine whether vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a histopathological factor influencing contrast enhancement of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on computed tomography (CT). METHODS:Twenty-two nodular HCCs underwent multiphase helical CT and surgery. Tumor size, histological gra...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kwak BK,Shim HJ,Park ES,Kim SA,Choi D,Lim HK,Park CK,Chung JW,Park JH

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To assess the influence of injection rates and volumes on the arrival time of contrast material (CM) in the common carotid artery, the jugular vein and the resulting arterial-venous transit time. Additionally the relationship between injection parameters and the extent of a CM plateau was evalu...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Herold T,Paetzel C,Völk M,Bachthaler M,Zorger N,Feuerbach S,Strotzer M,Lenhart M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To assess the abilities of dynamic diffusion-weighted MRI to demonstrate the effects in vivo of a high-viscosity iodinated contrast agent on medullary and cortical blood flow in the rat kidney. METHODS:Dynamic diffusion-weighted, echoplanar MR images obtained from five b-value single-shot acqu...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Laissy JP,Menegazzo D,Dumont E,Piekarski JD,Karila-Cohen P,Chillon S,Schouman-Claeys E

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compounds containing mobile protons can act as contrast agents by increasing the value of the term (1/12 - 1/11). The efficiency of this method is markedly pH- and field-dependent. There are many such compounds allowing a choice to be made based on the characteristics of the tissue or organ, magnetic field strength, a...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Aime S,Nano R,Grandi M

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate image mottle in conventional CT images of the abdomen as a function of radiographic technique factors and patient size. METHODS:Water-filled phantoms simulating the abdomens of adult (32 cm in diameter) and pediatric (16 cm in diameter) patients were used to investigate image mo...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ende JF,Huda W,Ros PR,Litwiller AL

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00