Evaluation of radiologist interpretive performance using blinded reads by multiple external readers.

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Paclitaxel added to angiographic contrast medium (CM) has been shown to inhibit restenosis in the porcine coronary overstretch model. This study determined early local tissue concentrations after the administration of different paclitaxel doses and preparations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifteen p...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Speck U,Scheller B,Abramjuk C,Grossmann S,Mahnkopf D,Simon O

更新日期：2004-03-01 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

authors： Damilakis J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the damage resulting from intradermal injection of four commonly used radiographic contrast media in laboratory rats. Sixty percent meglumine diatrizoate (Reno M 60) and ioxaglate (Hexabrix) produced significantly more ulceration and crusting on gross inspection and more necrosis, edema, and hemorrhage on ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Cohan RH,Leder RA,Bolick D,Herzberg AJ,Hedlund LW,Wheeler CT,Helms MJ,Dunnick NR

更新日期：1990-05-01 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

authors： Grabitz RG,Handt S,Vanopbroeke HJ,Seghaye MC,Franke A,Osypka P,von Bernuth G

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:This study assesses the ability of a cardiac-gated phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique to measure renal blood flow (RBF) noninvasively in humans. METHODS:In nine normal volunteers, total RBF in the renal arteries and in the left renal vein was estimated by MRI and correla...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Sommer G,Noorbehesht B,Pelc N,Jamison R,Pinevich AJ,Newton L,Myers B

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：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：:Radiolabeled blood cells are widely used for both clinical and research studies. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown the tagging process does not significantly affect function. The labeling techniques and clinical uses of labeled leukocytes and platelets are reviewed. ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Datz FL

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent experimental data underlies the role of hypoxic tubular injury in the pathophysiology of radiocontrast nephropathy. Although systemic transient hypoxemia, increased blood viscosity, and a leftward shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve may all contribute to intrarenal hypoxia, imbalance between oxyge...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Heyman SN,Reichman J,Brezis M

更新日期：1999-11-01 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：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

authors： Benness G,Khangure M,Morris I,Warwick A,Burrows P,Vogler H,Weinmann HJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though we have made much progress over the last decade, much still needs to be done. I am personally very pleased with the excellent management and authority of my coauthor, Joe Frank, in assuming the Acting Directorship of our DRRP. You will be hearing more from him in the immediate future about this research pr...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Putman CE,Frank JA

更新日期：1993-04-01 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

authors： Ma YJ,High RA,Tang Q,Wan L,Jerban S,Du J,Chang EY

更新日期：2019-09-01 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

abstract：:Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis has been used in a broad variety of medical imaging studies during the past 15 years, and its advantages over more traditional measures of diagnostic performance are now clearly established. But despite the essential simplicity of the approach, workers in the field ofte...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Metz CE

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of saline chase injected at 2 different rates on computed tomography (CT) angiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was approved by our institutional animal study committee. Three injection protocols were used; contrast injection (24 mL, 0.8 mL/s) without saline chase (protocol ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lee CH,Goo JM,Bae KT,Lee HJ,Kim KG,Chun EJ,Park CM,Im JG

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential of high-resolution MRI at 2 Tesla (T) for direct noninvasive imaging of the aortic wall in a mouse model of atherosclerosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A specific mouse antenna was developed and sequence parameters were adjusted. T(1)- and T2-weighted i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Chaabane L,Soulas EC,Contard F,Salah A,Guerrier D,Briguet A,Douek P

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：:The interdisciplinary approach to medical education has often been deficient in medical school curricula. Because of the nonintegrated approach to medical education, problem solving capabilities are not fostered. The clinical presentation of a patient, the imaging modalities used to investigate the patient, and the ul...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Oldham SA,Jacobson F

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyelovenous and pyelolymphatic backflow have been observed during retrograde pyelography in three patients with renal vein thrombosis. The radiographic patterns of backflow following experimental unilateral renal vein occlusion in rabbits were analyzed and correlated with the clinical findings. Capsular, perihilar, pe...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Bidgood WD Jr,Cuttino JT Jr,Clark RL,Volberg FM

更新日期：1981-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to validate quantitation of R2* and DeltaR2* measurements obtained with a 3-dimensional (3-D) multiple gradient-recalled echo (mGRE) sequence for evaluating intrarenal oxygenation in humans. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Validation was accomplished (1) by comparing R2* values with pre...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tumkur S,Vu A,Li L,Prasad PV

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human gallstones were surgically placed into the gallbladders of 200 swine. Eight of these swine were used as a prospective series to verify that the placement and presence of human gallstones in their gallbladders caused no significant pathologic changes in the gallbladder and that the gallstones were not spontaneous...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Griffith SL,Burney BT,Fry FJ,Franklin TD Jr

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to prospectively evaluate the image quality and visualization of the intracranial arteries using high spatial resolution contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) at 3 T and to perform intraindividual comparison with time-of-flight (TOF) MRA and multislice CT angiography (CTA). MATERI...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Villablanca JP,Nael K,Habibi R,Nael A,Laub G,Finn JP

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last two decades have witnessed tremendous strides in the evolution of acceptable and successful methods of prosthetic replacement for the arthritic joint. By and large, these techniques are predictable and durable, though not always to the complete satisfaction of the patient and surgeon. Despite the recent empha...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Volz RG,Benjamin JB

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Gray scale and power Doppler sonography are commonly used to evaluate cervical lymph nodes. This study was undertaken to identify which of the features used in ultrasound of cervical lymph nodes is readily applicable in routine clinical practice. METHODS:Two hundred and eight-six patients diag...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ahuja A,Ying M

更新日期：2002-06-01 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

authors： Schürmann K,Vorwerk D,Kulisch A,Stroehmer-Kulisch E,Biesterfeld S,Stopinski T,Günther RW

更新日期：1995-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To test the feasibility of combining inner-volume imaging (IVI) techniques with conventional multishot periodically rotated overlapping parallel lines with enhanced reconstruction (PROPELLER) techniques for targeted-PROPELLER magnetic resonance imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Perpendicular section-selective ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Deng J,Larson AC

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a randomized, double-blind prospective trial comparing the effects of nonionic with ionic low-osmolar contrast media on erythrocyte aggregation. The study group comprised 40 consecutive patients with pathology necessitating selective angiography. Patients were examined using either ioxaglate 320, io...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hayes R,Mahon T,Masterson J,Owens A

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00