Normal renal blood flow measurement using phase-contrast cine magnetic resonance imaging.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate a method of assessing radiologic diagnostic agreement utilizing multiple blinded external readers. METHODS:Six body CT studies interpreted by one reader (primary reader) at the host institution were compiled with patient identifiers removed. Brief clinical histories that were available to the ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ryan AF,Semelka RC,Molina PL,Yonkers S,Vaidean G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the influence of tube voltage on the visualization of acute myocardial infarction (MI) in cardiac multislice spiral computed tomography (MSCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Acute MI was induced in 12 domestic pigs by a 45-minute balloon occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. Delayed...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Mahnken AH,Bruners P,Mühlenbruch G,Emmerich M,Hohl C,Günther RW,Wildberger JE

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to assess large bowel motility, induced by 2 prokinetic agents, senna tea and erythromycin, using functional cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twelve volunteers underwent functional cine MRI before and after the administration of senna tea or erythromycin. The protocol c...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Buhmann S,Kirchhoff C,Wielage C,Mussack T,Reiser MF,Lienemann A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large intestines of eight boxer dogs with canine histiocytic ulcerative colitis (CHUC) and 10 normal dogs were studied by in vivo angiography and postmortem microangiography. The vascular abnormalities were correlated with the gross and histologic pathology found at necropsy. The angiographic abnormalities were ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lawson TL,Gomez JA,Margulis AR

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA) with gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) for magnetic resonance imaging of the liver. METHODS:The contrast agent Gd-BOPTA or Gd-DTPA was administered at a dose of 0.1 mmol/kg to 257 patients suspected of having malignant liver tumors. Dynamic phase ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kuwatsuru R,Kadoya M,Ohtomo K,Tanimoto A,Hirohashi S,Murakami T,Tanaka Y,Yoshikawa K,Katayama H

更新日期：2001-11-01 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：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation of breast implants is described, with emphasis on the capabilities provided by different imaging sequences. METHODS:Open architecture MR images using a .064-T permanent magnet and three-dimensional Fourier transform and inversion recovery s...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Frankel S,Occhipinti K,Kaufman L,Kramer D,Carlson J,Mineyev M,Friedenthal R

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE:To estimate the sensitivity to find small coronary artery calcium lesions with use of different slice widths with electron beam tomography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two studies were performed. Study 1 utilized double scanning of a stationary cork phantom with three different slice thickness (1.5, ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Mao S,Child J,Carson S,Liu SC,Oudiz RJ,Budoff MJ

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors report on the development and preliminary validation of a technique for measuring contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) at all points along selected vessel segments in the original three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) dataset. METHODS:Contrast-to-noise ratio dependencies ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Du Y,Parker DL,Davis WL,Blatter DD

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE:Negative enhancement of implanted liver tumors has been achieved in preclinical studies on manganese dipyridoxal-diphosphate (Mn-DPDP), a new hepatobiliary specific contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The authors investigated the effects of Mn-DPDP on primary liver cancer and i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ni Y,Marchal G,Zhang X,Van Hecke P,Michiels J,Yu J,Rummeny E,Lodemann KP,Baert AL

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate if pancreatic steatosis measured by proton density fat fraction (PDFF) is associated with exocrine pancreatic function defined by fecal elastase concentrations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 1458 volunteers (777 women; age range, 21-88 years) underwent magnetic re...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kromrey ML,Friedrich N,Hoffmann RT,Bülow R,Völzke H,Weiss FU,Lerch MM,Motosugi U,Kühn JP

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Szapiro D, Ghaye B, Willems V, et al. Evaluation of CT time-density curves of lower-limb veins. Invest Radiol 2001;36:164-169. RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate time-density curves of the lower-limb veins for optimization of CT venography. METHODS:Fifty patients referred for chest CT were randomized int...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Szapiro D,Ghaye B,Willems V,Zhang L,Albert A,Dondelinger RF

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors determine the relative effect of soft-tissue compartments, body fat (percent [%Bfat] and weight [Bfat kg]) and fat-free mass (FFM kg), on measurements of ultrasound bone velocity (UBV m/second). METHODS:The authors measured UBV in proximal phalanxes and body fat and fat-free mass b...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gómez M,Aguado F,Manuel J,Menéndez JM,Revilla M,Villa LF,Cortés J,Rico H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ionic (diatrizoate, ioxaglate) and nonionic (iohexol, iosimide, iopromide, and iotrolan) contrast media (CM) were evaluated for their cytogenetic effects in lymphocytes. Heparinized blood was mixed with culture medium RPMI-1640 supplemented with phytohemagglutinin, fetal calf serum, and antibiotics. Plastic tubes cont...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Parvez Z,Kormano M,Moncada R,Eklund R

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To present the results of two studies conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of iomeprol in healthy volunteers and in patients with various degrees of renal impairment. METHODS:In these two open-label, single-dose, phase I studies, a 50-mL dose of iomeprol 400 was administered i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lorusso V,Taroni P,Alvino S,Spinazzi A

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:The ideal contrast agent in patients suspected of having gastrointestinal perforation is an iso-osmolar, or nearly iso-osmolar substance, that causes no peritoneal reaction. Iopamidol is a nonionic water-soluble contrast medium that may be considered in such situations. Intraperitoneal injections of ionic and nonionic...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ferrante SL,Schreiman JS,Rouse JW,Rysavy JA,Cheng SC,Frick MP

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent publications of the magnetic resonance safety profile of neurostimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and other implanted devices imply that these devices are no longer a contraindication for magnetic resonance imaging. It is very promising that patients who have these implanted devices may in the future no longer be ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Nitz WR,Brinker G,Diehl D,Frese G

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of intravenous urography (IVU) on the excretion rate and precipitation of Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein (THG) has been evaluated in 19 patients. Urine samples were collected immediately before the administration of contrast medium (U1) and then during the period of the excretion urogram (U2). The urinary THG: ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Dawnay AB,Thornley C,Nockler I,Webb JA,Cattell WR

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problem of inhomogeneous mixing encountered during hepatic artery (HA) chemotherapy infusion was assessed and a practical solution examined. A glass model of the human HA distribution was used to determine mixing homogeneity of low flow (1.4 mL/minute) dye infusion into pulsatile flow (280-300 mL/minute) of a flui...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Barth KH,Lutz RJ,Kremers PW,Miller DL

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the feasibility of using intravascular ultrasound imaging to analyze vascular physiology in various arterial beds. Canine superficial femoral, external iliac, and common carotid arteries were harvested and suspended and perfused in a bath of oxygenated, heated, physiologic salt solution. A 6-Fr, 20-MHz...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Wilson MW,Webb RC,Marx MV,Meyer CR,Gallagher MA,Haarer SL,Buda AJ,Williams DM

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:As part of a general examination of the effect of blood flow patterns on the growth and risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms, the authors investigated the flow through an experimental model of a fusiform aneurysm. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Aneurysms were simulated in polyvinyl chloride tu...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schrader T,Peattie RA,Bluth EI,Comstock CE

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:BR55, a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-specific ultrasound molecular contrast agent (MCA), has shown promising results in multiple preclinical models regarding cancer imaging. In this first-in-human, phase 0, exploratory study, we investigated the feasibility and safety of the MCA for ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Smeenge M,Tranquart F,Mannaerts CK,de Reijke TM,van de Vijver MJ,Laguna MP,Pochon S,de la Rosette JJMCH,Wijkstra H

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retropsoas recess, a previously undescribed normal anatomic variant, is reported. In most individuals, the space posterior to the belly of the psoas muscle contains fat within the posterior pararenal space. However, a retrospective review of 250 consecutive CT examinations of the abdomen revealed 11 cases (4.4%) i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kelly RB,Mahoney PD,Frick MP

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors synthesized and tested a novel hydrogel system proposed for use in extra- and intravascular radiologic interventions, such as chemoembolizations and embolizations, and as a vehicle for sustained drug release. MATERIALS:The material was specifically designed to meet the prerequisite...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Weissleder R,Bogdanov A,Frank H,Nossiff N,Bogdanova A,Schaffer BK,Brady T,Wittenberg J

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Two independent gold standards and diagnoses from three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) images were used to examine the possibility that craniosynostosis is a binary abnormality that potentially may be diagnosed without error. METHODS:Surgical reports, histology of excised sutures, and th...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Pilgram TK,Vannier MW,Marsh JL,Kraemer BB,Rayne SC,Gado MH,Moran CJ,McAlister WH,Shackelford GD,Hardesty RA

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of adenosine-stress dynamic myocardial volume perfusion imaging with second generation dual source computed tomography (CT) for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of myocardial blood flow (MBF) compared with stress perfusion and viability magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Bastarrika G,Ramos-Duran L,Rosenblum MA,Kang DK,Rowe GW,Schoepf UJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observer performance in radiologic interpretation has traditionally been based upon Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. A statistical method that evaluates the reproducibility or consistency of radiologic interpretation is presented. Since this method is not based upon pathologic verification, it cannot ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Herman S,DeBoer G,Rideout DF,Majesky IF

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three facets of dual-energy quantitative computed tomography are studied: (1) the algorithm for postprocessing data (the methods of Cann, Laval-Jeantet et al, Goodsitt et al [two methods], and Nickoloff et al); (2) the influence of choice of tissue-equivalent materials for calibration; and (3) the difference between c...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： van Kuijk C,Grashuis JL,Steenbeek JC,Schütte HE,Trouerbach WT

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Imaging of the kidney using blood oxygen level dependent MR presents a major opportunity to examine differences in tissue oxygenation within the cortex and medulla applicable to human disease. We sought to define the differences between regions within kidneys and to optimize selection of regions of interest ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gloviczki ML,Glockner J,Gomez SI,Romero JC,Lerman LO,McKusick M,Textor SC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00