The use of continuous and discrete confidence judgments in receiver operating characteristic studies of diagnostic imaging techniques.

abstract：MATERIALS AND METHODS:Stenotic kidney (STK) and contralateral kidney magnetization transfer ratios (MTRs; Mt/M0) were measured at 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging, at offset frequencies of 600 and 1000 Hz, before and 1 month post-PTRA in 7 RVD pigs. Stenotic kidney MTR was correlated to renal perfusion, renal blood flo...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Afarideh M,Jiang K,Ferguson CM,Woollard JR,Glockner JF,Lerman LO

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The safety of nonionic contrast agents with that of ionic iodinated contrast agents in children is compared. METHODS:A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify all publications on the safety profile of nonionic contrast agents administered intravenously to children. This information was com...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Cohen MD

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate a high spatial resolution 3-dimensional (3D) contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (CE-MR) venography protocol for evaluation of intracranial venous system using highly accelerated parallel imaging at 3.0 T. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten patients (4 male, 6 female; age,...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Nael K,Fenchel M,Salamon N,Duckwiler GR,Laub G,Finn JP,Villablanca JP

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:It is widely believed that down-sizing catheters, and possibly needles, will decrease damage to the entry vessel in the performance of angiography. The purposes of this in vitro experiment are to determine if smaller needles produce less arterial wall damage than larger needles and to assess th...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Smith DC,Hamlin JA,Jensen DA,Pappas JM,Westengard JC,Saukel GW

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of microbubble contrast agents for general tissue delineation and perfusion enjoys steady interest in ultrasound imaging. Microbubbles as contrast materials require a small dosage and show excellent detection sensitivity. Targeting ligands on the surface of microbubbles permit the selective accumulation of the...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Klibanov AL

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to measure the accuracy of a diagnostic imaging technique, the correctness of each observer decision must be determined. This is often difficult in clinical cases, and various strategies are frequently used to approximate the truth. Experiments using chest radiographs as an example are reported to show the pi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Revesz G,Kundel HL,Bonitatibus M

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high-speed computed tomography (CT) scanner was used for measuring flow in a phantom and in the common carotid arteries of six dogs. The general ability of the scanner to assess flow using contrast media boluses was tested with the phantom. The validated simple concept was then used in the animals. The carotid blood...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ringertz HG,Jaschke W,Sievers R,Lipton MJ

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare the visibility and localization of extratemporal cortical lesions in extratemporal epilepsy by using curved reconstruction (CR) and three-dimensional surface rendering (3D SR) of 3D-acquired MR images and to study the degree of confidence with which localizations are made, particular...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Meiners LC,Scheffers JM,De Kort GA,Burger H,Van Huffelen AC,Van Rijen PC,Van Veelen CW

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Altered systolic blood flow in the ascending aorta has been correlated with increased aortic growth in patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BAVs). We used conventional, 2-dimensional (2D) phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) to assess the relationship between altered flow and future growth in ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Burris NS,Sigovan M,Knauer HA,Tseng EE,Saloner D,Hope MD

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a very aggressive tumor with a very low 5-year survival rate of 8%. The aims of this study are to determine reference values and physiologic confounders in healthy pancreas and to assess the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound time-harmonic elastography (THE) in the d...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Burkhardt C,Tzschätzsch H,Schmuck R,Bahra M,Jürgensen C,Pelzer U,Hamm B,Braun J,Sack I,Marticorena Garcia SR

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Bolus injection of iodinated contrast media has been observed to alter myocardial mechanical function, but the consequences on cellular metabolism are poorly documented. Modifications of metabolic parameters (intracellular pH as well as adenosine triphosphate [ATP], phosphocreatine, and inorgan...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Goossens A,Vander Elst L,Van Haverbeke Y,Muller RN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) usually consist of components of different histologic grade. Using surgically resected specimens, the authors obtained high-resolution magnetic resonance (MR) images and studied the relationship between histologic grade of HCCs and MR signal intensity. METHOD:I...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Inoue E,Kuroda C,Narumi Y,Fujita M,Kadota T,Kuriyama K,Yoshioka H,Ishiguro S,Sasaki Y,Imaoka S

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The objective of the present study was to compare the data regarding the ability of real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) to assess altered myocardial blood flow produced by graded coronary stenoses between open- and closed-chest canine models. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three grades...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Masugata H,Peters B,Lafitte S,Yao B,Strachan M,Ling Kwan O,Ohmori K,Mizushige K,Kohno M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical resection is the standard of care for colorectal metastases isolated to the liver. However, only 10-25% of the patients are eligible for resection because of extent and location of the disease in the liver or concurrent medical conditions. Image-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a minimally invasive tech...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lencioni R,Crocetti L,Cioni D,Della Pina C,Bartolozzi C

更新日期：2004-11-01 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:We compared the image quality and diagnostic performance of 2 fat-suppression methods for black-blood T2-weighted fast spin-echo (FSE), which are as follows: (a) short T1 inversion recovery (STIR; FSE-STIR) and (b) spectral adiabatic inversion recovery (SPAIR; FSE-SPAIR), for detection of acute myocardial in...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Srichai MB,Lim RP,Lath N,Babb J,Axel L,Kim D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess and compare the overall performance, reliability, variability, as well as the accuracy of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and fiber tracking metrics, for the muscles of the calf at 3 T and 7 T. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten volunteers (5 males; mean age, 29.1 ± 4.7 years), with...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Giraudo C,Motyka S,Weber M,Feiweier T,Trattnig S,Bogner W

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic radiology is expanding, playing an increasingly central role in patient care, which heightens the importance of radiology teaching in undergraduate medical education. This study examined the impact of increased structure and systematic evaluation on student performance in a radiology elective. The evaluatio...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Blane CE,Calhoun JG,Maxim BR,Martel W,Davis WK

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 3.0 T has recently become available and potentially provides a significant improvement of tissue contrast in T1-weighted imaging techniques relying on Gd-based contrast enhancement. Imaging at high-field strength may be especially advantageous for methods relying on...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Klumpp B,Fenchel M,Hoevelborn T,Helber U,Scheule A,Claussen C,Miller S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare quantitative and semiquantitative parameters (signal-to-noise ratio [SNR], contrast-to-noise ratio [CNR], image quality, diagnostic confidence) from a standard brain magnetic resonance imaging examination encompassing common neurological disorders such as demyelinating dis...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Springer E,Dymerska B,Cardoso PL,Robinson SD,Weisstanner C,Wiest R,Schmitt B,Trattnig S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A silicone gel phantom material is described. It can be molded into any shape and it can contain internal cavities. The material is selfsealing allowing the cavities to be filled with liquids. A simple geometric phantom consisting of a rectangular solid with a single internal spherical cavity was fabricated and imaged...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Goldstein DC,Kundel HL,Daube-Witherspoon ME,Thibault LE,Goldstein EJ

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of relatively low acute toxicity, iosulamide meglumine has been recommended as an improved contrast material for intravenous cholangiography. It has been postulated that high doses of the compound could be given safely with the expectation of achieving greater biliary excretion and improved opacification of th...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Berk RN,Barnhart JL,Nazareno G,Witt BL

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Though functional intravascular parameters such as blood velocity and direction of blood flow are available via imaging modalities such as Doppler ultrasound and phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging, such quantitative information is not yet supported by computed tomography (CT). In this study, we examine...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Barfett JJ,Fierstra J,Mikulis DJ,Krings T

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are introduced as an alternative to traditional autopsy. The purpose of this study was to investigate their accuracy in mass estimation of liver and spleen. METHODS:In 44 cases, the weights of spleen and liver were estimated based on MRI and CT da...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Jackowski C,Thali MJ,Buck U,Aghayev E,Sonnenschein M,Yen K,Dirnhofer R,Vock P

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the degree of ischemic changes of the small intestine after arterial embolization of proximal or distal arteries with Gelfoam particles and coils in dogs. METHODS:Superselective arterial embolization in 18 dogs was performed using a coaxial catheter system. Gelfoam occlusion of the proximal level...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Han YM,Lee JM,Jin KY,Lee SY,Kim CS

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen observers averaging 7.4 years experience in interpreting radiology images and 16 observers without radiology training were tested for their ability to detect low-contrast signals in structured noise backgrounds using a digital display system. No significant difference in true positives, false positives, time t...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Rackow PL,Spitzer VM,Hendee WR

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a microcomputer-based technique that accurately quantifies volumes from computed tomographic (CT) scans of irregularly shaped objects as well as displaying 3-D reconstructions. The method uses standard CT film, allowing analysis of previous or outside CT studies. The planimetry method showed less t...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Albright RE Jr,Fram EK

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An agent has been identified in lymph from rat kidneys rendered ischemic by partial renal artery occlusion that induces a striking neovascular response in a hamster cheek-pouch assay system. The factor has a high molecular weight, cannot be identified in lymph from normal kidneys, and is associated with a marked incre...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hollenberg NK,Paskins-Hurlburt AJ,Abrams HL

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this pilot study was to assess post-treatment apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) changes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma lesions on respiratory-gated whole-body diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), with integrated (18)F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lin C,Itti E,Luciani A,Zegai B,Lin SJ,Kuhnowski F,Pigneur F,Gaillard I,Paone G,Meignan M,Haioun C,Rahmouni A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00