Feasibility of real-time magnetic resonance-guided angioplasty and stenting of renal arteries in vitro and in Swine, using a new polyetheretherketone-based magnetic resonance-compatible guidewire.

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: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

authors： Choukèr A,Lizak M,Schimel D,Helmberger T,Ward JM,Despres D,Kaufmann I,Bruns C,Löhe F,Ohta A,Sitkovsky MV,Klaunberg B,Thiel M

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:X-ray computed tomography (CT) using phase contrast can provide images with greatly enhanced soft-tissue contrast in comparison to conventional attenuation-based CT. We report on the first scan of a human specimen recorded with a phase-contrast CT system based on an x-ray grating interferometer and a convent...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Donath T,Pfeiffer F,Bunk O,Grünzweig C,Hempel E,Popescu S,Vock P,David C

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous investigations in this laboratory have confirmed the observation of facial muscle twitching during intracarotid injections of nonionic contrast media (CM) in rabbits. The reaction appears to be a locally mediated effect. To further investigate this reaction, cortical electroencephalogram (EEG) and facial elec...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Whisson CC,Evill CA,Sage MR,Wilson AJ

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors used gadolinium (Gd) chelate as a T1, T2, and T2* enhancing agent in reperfused myocardial infarction to compare the appearance of reperfused myocardial infarction on spin echo and gradient echo magnetic resonance (MR) sequences. METHODS:Rats (n = 28) were subjected to reperfused m...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Geschwind JF,Saeed M,Wendland MF,Higgins CB

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the role of granulocytes in reperfusion injury after liver transplantation. The authors injected radiolabeled granulocytes to determine if human liver graft outcome could be correlated with granulocyte accumulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Pure granulocyte suspension was prepared fro...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ziser A,Forstrom LA,Plevak DJ,Sanchez-Urdazpal L,Gores GJ,Wiesner RH,Batts KP,Krom RA

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to analyze the effect of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) scanners and fluid characteristics on iodine quantification and to calculate the measurement variability range induced by those variables. METHODS:We performed an experimental phantom study with 4 mediastinal iodine ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kim H,Goo JM,Kang CK,Chae KJ,Park CM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparatively new in the roentgen evaluation of infants and children, xerography would appear to be ideal for portraying the pediatric airway. Since the radiation dose of xerography is higher than conventional radiography, its image quality is the subject of careful scrutiny in a pediatric setting here described in 23...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Scott JR,Kramer SS,Griscom NT

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to determine optimal thresholds for semiquantitative perfusion parameters and to evaluate the influence of different segmentation models in detecting malperfused regions. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In 6 healthy subjects and 13 patients with coronary artery disease, contrast-...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fenchel M,Kramer U,Helber U,Stauder NI,Franow A,Claussen CD,Miller S

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Measurements of segmental contraction of the left ventricle by standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and two-dimensional echocardiography involve the comparison of diastolic and systolic time frames acquired from the same imaging plane in space. As the cone-shaped left ventricle shortens al...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Pattynama PM,Doornbos J,Hermans J,van der Wall EE,de Roos A

更新日期：1992-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the impact of slice thickness on semiautomatic lymph node analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thoracic multislice computed tomography (MSCT) of 46 patients with NSCLC were reconstructed at 1.0-, 3.0-, and 5.0-mm slice thickness. Two radiologists independently determined long and short axis diameter...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Buerke B,Puesken M,Beyer F,Gerss J,Weckesser M,Seifarth H,Heindel W,Wessling J

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To develop a new automated calibration method for vessel measurements in vascular x-ray images. METHODS:Radiopaque marker bands mounted equidistantly on a small catheter were acquired in vitro at five image intensifier (II) sizes in x-ray projection images. The positions of the marker centers ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Van Assen HC,Vrooman HA,Egmont-Petersen M,Bosch HG,Koning G,Van Der Linden EL,Goedhart B,Reiber JH

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of structured reports (SRs) in comparison to nonstructured, free-text (FT) rectal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reports in patients with histologically proven rectal cancer and potential effects of both types of reporting on referring surgeons' satisfaction...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Nörenberg D,Sommer WH,Thasler W,DʼHaese J,Rentsch M,Kolben T,Schreyer A,Rist C,Reiser M,Armbruster M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the strong scientific evidence in support of radiation hormesis, we can no longer ignore this concept. There is, however, need for additional, carefully documented investigations in selected biological systems exposed to LLIR if the matter of radiation hormesis is to be settled once and for all. This need s...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Loken MK,Feinendegen LE

更新日期：1993-05-01 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:To test noninvasive inductive heating of implanted vascular stents as an alternative approach for reduction or prevention of neointimal hyperplasia. METHODS:Calorimetric pretests were performed to get an orientation on the different parameters of influence for inductive heating of stents. The ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Floren MG,Günther RW,Schmitz-Rode T

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance and safety of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging-guided percutaneous mediastinal biopsy procedures using a 0.23-T open MR system with optical tracking navigation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 59 participants (38 males an...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lü Y,Fritz J,Li C,Liu M,Lee P,Wu L,Carrino JA

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Air microemboli may damage the cerebral microvasculature. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of ultrasound contrast agents composed of air microspheres with regard to cerebral damage when administered into the arterial system (ie, when not filtered by the capillary system of the l...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Haggag KJ,Russell D,Walday P,Skiphamn A,Torvik A

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to assess the feasibility of magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) using biliary-secreted gadoxetic acid at 7 T and to compare it with T2-weighted (w) MRC at 3 T. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten healthy volunteers were examined on a 7-T whole-body magnetic resonance system. T2...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fischer A,Kraff O,Orzada S,Nensa F,Schäfer LC,Ladd ME,Umutlu L,Lauenstein TC

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphologic changes in healthy rat kidneys (n = 102) were studied 2 or 48 hours after intravenous injection of 1 or 3 g iodine (I)/kg of high-osmolality diatrizoate, low-osmolality iopromide and iohexol, or iso-osmolality iotrolan, as well as after 0.2 or 0.6 g/kg of the high-osmolality magnetic resonance contrast...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tervahartiala P,Kivisaari L,Kivisaari R,Virtanen I,Standertskjöld-Nordenstam CG

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To study cellular mechanisms that cause contrast media nephropathy, an in vitro system for proximal and distal tubular cells has been established to evaluate the influence of x-ray contrast media on tubular function. METHODS:Confluent cell cultures of the two renal cell lines, proximal tubule ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Andersen KJ,Christensen EI,Vik H

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An isotopic radiation source 125I was investigated for use in soft tissue radiaography, with particular attention to possible use in mammography for mass screening. Film sensitivities, exposure rates, absorbed doeses, contrast and resolution were determined, and compared to conventional x-ray units. It was found that ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fairchild R,Atkins HL,Lebowitz E,Greenberg D

更新日期：1975-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Commercially available iodinated contrast media (CM) show significantly different physico-chemical properties. The relevance of the viscosity of CM may be underestimated as a contributing factor for clinically relevant renal failure as suggested by a large registry data analysis (Swedish registry study). The ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Jost G,Pietsch H,Sommer J,Sandner P,Lengsfeld P,Seidensticker P,Lehr S,Hütter J,Sieber MA

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) represents the most significant step toward the treatment of this aggressive lethal disease. Previously, we engineered a preclinical Thy1-targeted microbubble (MBThy1) contrast agent that specifically recognizes Thy1 antigen overexpressed in the vasculature of...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Bam R,Daryaei I,Abou-Elkacem L,Vilches-Moure JG,Meuillet EJ,Lutz A,Marinelli ER,Unger EC,Gambhir SS,Paulmurugan R

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using simple surgical techniques, experimental carotid aneurysms are created which simulate some types of human berry aneurysms, both in hemodynamic and radiographic behavior. End to side anastomoses of an external jugular vein graft to the common carotid artery can be carried out by radiologic personnel with no forma...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kerber CW,Buschman RW

更新日期：1977-03-01 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：: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