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OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different weighting factors on contrast enhancement, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and image quality in image fusion in dual energy computed tomography (DECT) angiography.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifteen patients underwent a CT angiography of the aorta with a SOMATOM Definition Dual Source CT (DSCT; Siemens, Forchheim, Germany) in dual energy mode (DECT) (tube voltage: 80 and 140 kVp; tube current: 297 eff. mA and 70 eff. mA; collimation, 14 x 1.2 mm). Raw data were reconstructed using a soft convolution kernel (D30f). Fused images were calculated using a spectrum of weighting factors (0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9, and 1.0) generating different ratios between the 80- and 140-kVp images (eg, factor 0.5 corresponds to 50% image information from the 140- and the 80-kVp image). Both CT values and SNR were measured in the descending aorta (levels of celiac trunk, renal arteries, and aortic bifurcation), in the right and left common iliac artery and in paraaortal fat. Image quality was evaluated using a 5-point grading scale. Results were compared using paired t-tests and nonparametric paired Wilcoxon tests.
RESULTS:Statistically significant increases in mean CT values were seen in vessels when increasing weighting factors were used (all P journal_name journal_title authors doi subject pub_date pages issue eissn issn journal_volume pub_type
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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000256
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Indium-111 (111In)-labeled leukocyte scanning has been used frequently in patients suspected of having infections. Recently, technetium-99m hexamethylpropylene amine oxime (99mTc-HMPAO) has been used to label leukocytes. This study was undertaken to determine the distribution and dosimetry of 9...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199404000-00010
更新日期:1994-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The design and implementation of a digital radiology image management system requires the definition, evaluation, and comparison of appropriate measures of system performance. The mean throughput rate is an important measure of the actual performance of a finished system. The mean throughput rate identifies the transm...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-198602000-00014
更新日期:1986-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Detection of pulmonary metastases is still a challenging task for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It was the aim of this study to evaluate the potential of a free-breathing move-during-scan turbo inversion recovery magnitude sequence for the detection of pulmonary nodules. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The sensitivi...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0b013e31816901fa
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::An allergic, immunologic mechanism for certain adverse reactions to radiocontrast agents has been postulated on the basis of clinical and theoretical considerations. One obstacle to the acceptance of this allergic theory has been the inability to demonstrate significant antibodies with specificity for these agents. In...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-197609000-00002
更新日期:1976-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To assess whether differences in cerebral atrophy and white matter lesions or in the presence of lactate and lipid signals can explain the observed differences in brain choline, creatine, and N-acetylaspartate levels between healthy elderly women and men. METHODS:In addition to standard magnet...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-200110000-00005
更新日期:2001-10-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-198704000-00006
更新日期:1987-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Comparison of intravenous Fenestra VC-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with gadopentetate dimeglumine and Ferucarbotran contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the in vivo imaging of hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) in a murine model. MATERIAL AND METHODS:After induction of hepatic ...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0b013e318155aa2e
更新日期:2008-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Emulsions of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) have been tested as blood substitutes. However, evidence exists that there is long-term retention of some PFCs by the organs of the reticuloendothelial system (RES). The authors investigate organ retention of the blood substitute component, perfluorotripropy...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199208000-00012
更新日期:1992-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Computed tomography followed by sectional radiography and photography as performed on eight cadaveric specimens in order to define the anatomy and normal motion of both the proximal and the distal radioulnar articulations. Osseous landmarks were defined that allowed measurement of rotation at the glenohumeral, proxima...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-198311000-00012
更新日期:1983-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare technical aspects and neointima formation of a new Nitinol stent and a Wallstent. METHODS:A Nitinol sten and a Wallstent were placed into the iliac arteries of 14 sheep (total of 28 stents) and followed angiographically. Seven sheep were killed after 1 month and 7 after 4.5 months. ...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199507000-00004
更新日期:1995-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The aim was to investigate the feasibility and image quality of prospective respiratory gating for 3-D computed tomography (CT) of the lung. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Eight anesthetized pigs underwent prospectively gated multidetector computed tomography using 2 devices: a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera and a l...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.rli.0000208926.98693.b6
更新日期:2006-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000638
更新日期:2020-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199910000-00004
更新日期:1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To measure the hepatic uptake and biliary elimination kinetics of gadolinium (Gd)-EOB-DTPA in dogs. METHOD:Two groups of four beagles each were anesthetized and given an intravenous bolus of 25 mumol/kg or 250 mumol/kg of Gd-EOB-DTPA. Blood, hepatic bile, and urine were collected over 140 minu...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199604000-00005
更新日期:1996-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000696
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Ultrasound can cause destruction of microbubble contrast agents used to enhance medical ultrasound imaging. This study sought to characterize the dynamics of this interaction by direct visual observation of microbubbles during insonification in vitro by a medical ultrasound imaging system. MET...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199812000-00004
更新日期:1998-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199702000-00003
更新日期:1997-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine to what degree current compressed sensing methods are capable of accelerating clinical magnetic resonance neuroimaging sequences. METHODS:Two 2-dimensional clinical sequences were chosen for this study because of their long scan times. A pilot study was used to establish ...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0b013e31828a012d
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of iterative metal artifact reduction (IMAR) for the improvement of computed tomography (CT)-based position emission tomography (PET) attenuation correction in the vicinity of metal implants and compare it with dual-energy-based metal artifact reduction stra...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000306
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::A method is presented for selective catheterization and filming of the small internal spermatic and proper hepatic arteries in rabbits. The angiograms thus obtained afford clear delineation of the vessels and their branches and can enhance radiographic investigation of a variety of experimental disease models. ...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-197705000-00009
更新日期:1977-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000576
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Radiation dose in computed tomography (CT) has become a hot topic due to an upward trend in the number of CT procedures worldwide and the relatively high doses associated with these procedures. The main aim of this review article is to provide an overview of the most frequently used metrics for CT radiation dose chara...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000727
更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Gd-DTPA is a well-characterized, safe contrast agent frequently used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the central nervous system. The purpose of this double-blind, comparative MRI study of brain, spine, trunk, and limbs was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Gd-DOTA versus Gd-DTPA in ...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1097/00004424-199502000-00002
更新日期:1995-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::A method and associated algorithm are presented which allow a simple and accurate determination to be made of the location of small symmetric areas presented in roentgenological images. The method utilizes an operator to visually spot object positions but eliminates the need for critical positoning accuracy on the ope...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-197603000-00007
更新日期:1976-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors studied the incidence and distribution of orthopedic injuries sustained in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm by evaluating whether existing diagnostic imaging modalities were sufficient to diagnose the types of musculoskeletal injuries incurred. The authors also sought to det...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199703000-00006
更新日期:1997-03-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/RLI.0000000000000719
更新日期:2020-09-04 00:00:00
abstract::In vitro incompatibilities between nine water-soluble contrast media and 21 intravascular pharmacologic agents were investigated using naked-eye observation and a centrifuge. Most of the previously reported incompatibilities were verified, and a few new incompatibilities were discovered: phentolamine mesylate with dia...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199201000-00008
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:New targeted microbubbles directed to the GPIIb IIIa receptor have been developed. The objective was to determine whether targeting microbubbles to clots would enhance ultrasound imaging. Systematic studies were designed to determine whether in vitro methodology is an acceptable predictor of in...
journal_title:Investigative radiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-200211000-00001
更新日期:2002-11-01 00:00:00