Comparison of Gd(DTPA-BMA) (Omniscan) versus Gd(HP-DO3A) (ProHance) relative to gadolinium retention in human bone tissue by inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy.

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：:Due to the nature of three-dimensional Fourier transform (3-DFT) data acquisition in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the spatial relation between a resolved volume element (a voxel) and the object can be manipulated easily. Those manipulations have practical consequences in terms of registering slice positions with ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kramer D,Li A,Simovsky I,Hawryszko C,Hale J,Kaufman L

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively evaluate the image quality and diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) at 3.0 T compared with that at 1.5 T used for patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was approved by our institutional review board, and informed consent was obtained from all patien...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Onishi H,Kim T,Hori M,Murakami T,Tatsumi M,Nakaya Y,Nakamoto A,Osuga K,Tomoda K,Nakamura H

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:A photographic unsharp masking technique for improving the latitude of chest radiographs without sacrificing image contrast or detail is described. An unsharp mask film, prepared from a scout film of the patient's chest, is placed between the film and the front (entrance) screen in the cassette. A second radiograph th...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Sorenson JA,Niklason LT,Nelson JA

更新日期：1981-07-01 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：:An ultrasound phantom was constructed simulating fetal femurs in amniotic fluid. Bones of 26, 36, 50, 58, and 70 mm, representative of gestational ages ranging from 17 to 36 weeks, were scanned with mechanical sector, phased sector, and linear array systems (ATL, Diasonics, Acuson, and GE). Measurements were made with...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gamba JL,Bowie JD,Dodson WC,Hedlund LW

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Tools for monitoring modern target-specific antiangiogenic and antivascular therapies are highly desirable because treatment strategies are time consuming, expensive, and yet sometimes ineffective. Therefore, the aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the predictive value of steady-stat...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Persigehl T,Matuszewski L,Kessler T,Wall A,Meier N,Ebert W,Berdel WE,Heindel W,Mesters R,Bremer C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of a dual magnetic resonance-near infrared fluorescence optical imaging agent, poly(l-glutamic acid)-DTPA-Gd-NIR813, for both preoperative and intraoperative visualization and characterization of sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Poly(L-glutamic acid) was...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Melancon MP,Wang Y,Wen X,Bankson JA,Stephens LC,Jasser S,Gelovani JG,Myers JN,Li C

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：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 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

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors studied premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women to determine if ultrasound bone velocity (UBV) on proximal phalanges of women reflect bone changes related to gonadal status and age. METHODS:A total of 166 healthy women-64 postmenopausal women (mean age 58.7 +/- 9.4 ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Aguado F,Revilla M,Hernández ER,Villa LF,Rico H

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to develop a robotic system for computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy to validate the feasibility, accuracy, and efficacy of the system using phantom tests. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten peas (mean diameter 9.9+/-0.4 mm) embedded within a gel phantom were selected for biopsy. Once the best access was de...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kettenbach J,Kronreif G,Figl M,Fürst M,Birkfellner W,Hanel R,Ptacek W,Bergmann H

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are a number of sonographic findings seen in fibroadenoma of the breast. In a retrospective study, we examined the biopsy results of 59 masses given the sonographic diagnosis of fibroadenoma. We also reviewed the sonograms of an additional 26 biopsy-proven fibroadenomas that were not diagnosed as such with ultra...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Jackson VP,Rothschild PA,Kreipke DL,Mail JT,Holden RW

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：:The sonographic appearance of kidneys in patients presenting with acute renal failure due to hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) was evaluated and compared with that in an age-matched control series. In nine patients with HUS, the renal cortex was typically hyperechogenic and the renal pyramids appeared sonolucent. The re...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kenney PJ,Brinsko RE,Patel DV,Spitzer RE,Farrar FM

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:With the introduction of ultrashort echo time (UTE) sequences solid polymeric materials might become visible on clinical whole-body magnetic resonance (MR) scanners. The aim of this study was to characterize solid polymeric materials typically used for instruments in magnetic resonance guided interventions an...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Springer F,Martirosian P,Schwenzer NF,Szimtenings M,Kreisler P,Claussen CD,Schick F

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The object of this study was to determine by flow cytometry the cellular and DNA content of the washings of core biopsy samples and needles obtained during stereotactic core biopsies of clinically occult suspicious lesions. METHODS:Fourteen-gauge core multipass biopsy inner-needle saline washi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Stomper PC,Budnick RM,Stewart CC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The objective is to assess the diagnostic accuracy and interobserver variability of multiphase 3D gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (3D-Gd-MRA) for assessment of abdominal and pelvic vascular disease. METHODS:In 41 patients from two different institutions multiphase 3D-Gd-MRA ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schoenberg SO,Essig M,Hallscheidt P,Sharafuddin MJ,Stolpen AH,Knopp MV,Yuh WT

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate if a quantitative evaluation of a magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion examination of the myocardium can achieve a comparable diagnostic accuracy as a semiquantitative evaluation. METHODS:A total of 31 patients with suspected coronary artery disease underwent MR imaging an...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Huber A,Sourbron S,Klauss V,Schaefer J,Bauner KU,Schweyer M,Reiser M,Rummeny E,Rieber J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to explore the impact of dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) computer tomography (CT) as a biomarker in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twelve patients with favorable or intermediate Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center risk group and clear cell mRCC par...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Mains JR,Donskov F,Pedersen EM,Madsen HH,Rasmussen F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of an 80-kVp protocol using a moderate concentration contrast material (MC-CM) for cerebral computed tomography angiography by comparison with a conventional 120-kVp protocol using a high concentration contrast material (HC-CM). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Attenuation values and sign...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Cho ES,Chung TS,Oh DK,Choi HS,Suh SH,Lee HK,Lee KH

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate three-echo T2*-corrected Dixon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for noninvasively estimating hepatic fat content (HFC) compared with biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred patients (50 men, 50 women; mean age, 57.7±14.2 years) underwent clinically indicated liver core biopsy (102 valid tiss...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kühn JP,Evert M,Friedrich N,Kannengiesser S,Mayerle J,Thiel R,Lerch MM,Dombrowski F,Mensel B,Hosten N,Puls R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Optimal dose schedules and total dose of ionizing radiation for human central nervous system malignancy are not known. An animal model has been developed for the investigation of rat central nervous system response to proton irradiation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A clinical MRI dev...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kennedy AS,Archambeau JO,Archambeau MH,Holshouser B,Thompson J,Moyers M,Hinshaw D Jr,Slater JM

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation between intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) model-derived parameters and histologically determined microvascularity in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDACs) and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). MATERIALS AND METHODS:From April 2013 to May 2014, 42 patients with mal...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Klau M,Mayer P,Bergmann F,Maier-Hein K,Hase J,Hackert T,Kauczor HU,Grenacher L,Stieltjes B

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the use of a new thrombus-specific ultrasound contrast agent, MRX-408, in the ultrasonic detection of thrombus in arteriovenous (AV) fistulae. METHODS:Six purpose-bred mongrels with two AV fistulae each were imaged with gray-scale ultrasound 7 weeks after graft implantation before ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Unger E,Metzger P 3rd,Krupinski E,Baker M,Hulett R,Gabaeff D,Mills J,Ihnat D,McCreery T

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The capability of an indirect computed tomographic lymphography (CT-LG) using a nonionic monometric contrast medium iopamidol for visualizing breast lymphatic pathways was preliminarily tested. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In 10 female dogs, a total of 0.5 and 1 mL of undiluted iopamidol was injected...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Suga K,Ogasawara N,Yuan Y,Okada M,Matsunaga N,Tangoku A

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00