Intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Current imaging and treatment.

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：:Gadolinium was attached to antibodies and tested in vitro and in vivo for its effect on proton relaxation enhancement. Using the cyclic anhydride method, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) was attached to albumin, IgG and anti-CEA monoclonal antibody. Gadolinium (Gd) was then chelated to the protein complexes f...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Unger EC,Totty WG,Neufeld DM,Otsuka FL,Murphy WA,Welch MS,Connett JM,Philpott GW

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A feasibility study is described to provide quantitative texture measures to distinguish between normal lung, alveolar infiltrates and interstitial infiltrates. Advanced computer imaging technology and decision making processes were applied to distinguish between these textural patterns. The results, based on computer...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tully RJ,Conners RW,Harlow CA,Lodwick GS

更新日期：1978-07-01 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：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 the effect of contrast dose, use of magnetization transfer (MT), and temporal delay on the visualization of contrast enhancement with gadoteridol (Gd HP-DO3A) in a canine brain abscess model. METHODS:Alpha streptococcus brain abscesses were studied in five dogs at 1.5 tesla...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Runge VM,Wells JW,Kirsch JE

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to achieve initial experience with non-contrast-enhanced (ne) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the lower leg arteries in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) at 7 T. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seven patients with PAOD were examined on a 7-T whole-body magnet...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fischer A,Maderwald S,Johst S,Orzada S,Ladd ME,Umutlu L,Lauenstein TC,Kniemeyer HW,Nassenstein K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate postmortem metabolic and morphologic alterations in the dog brain thalamus and to contribute diagnostic aids in medicolegal science. METHODS:A homogeneous group of 17 dogs was used for in vivo 1H magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy and electron microscopic studies, which were p...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Choe BY,Gil HJ,Suh TS,Shinn KS

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the gadolinium (Gd) concentration remaining in human bone tissue after administration of standard clinical doses of 2 Gd-based contrast agents: ProHance and Omniscan. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After administration of 0.1 mmol/kg of Gd chelate to patients undergoing hi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： White GW,Gibby WA,Tweedle MF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of control of traumatic hepatic hemorrhage by angiographic transcatheter embolization was investigated. Bleeding sites were created in the livers of each of twelve dogs, and the hepatic artery was occluded with Gelfoam. Successful control of bleeding was demonstrated by postembolization angiography in ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tyler T,Rosenbaum HD

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：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：:The Point Spread Function (PSF) in NMR imaging is the result of both the line broadening due to magnet field inhomogeneity and the intrinsic spectrum of the nucleus at resonance. In the case of proton imaging, the line broadening dominates the small chemical shifts and the spectral lines are not resolved. This is not ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Harrison CG,Adams DF,Kramer PB

更新日期：1985-03-01 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：PURPOSE:To determine whether liver metastases conspicuity is improved at 80 kVp when compared with weighted average (WA) simulated 120 kVp data using dual source dual energy CT. METHODS:A total of 11 patients with 44 hypo-vascular liver metastases underwent contrast enhanced Dual Energy CT (DECT). In all cases the sub...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Robinson E,Babb J,Chandarana H,Macari M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of combined unenhanced and gadoxetic acid disodium (Gd-EOB-DTPA)-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging compared with unenhanced MR imaging and triphasic contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography (CT) for the detection and characterization of focal liver...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ichikawa T,Saito K,Yoshioka N,Tanimoto A,Gokan T,Takehara Y,Kamura T,Gabata T,Murakami T,Ito K,Hirohashi S,Nishie A,Saito Y,Onaya H,Kuwatsuru R,Morimoto A,Ueda K,Kurauchi M,Breuer J

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for application in the musculoskeletal system is progressing at a rapid pace. The clinical role of this new technique is still being developed, although a number of uses have already become well recognized, and MRA is diffusing into clinical practice. This article describes the bas...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Harms SE,Flamig DP

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

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：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to examine the effect of meningeal trauma produced by cisterna magna puncture on the integrity of the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCB) in a rat model. METHODS:Intravenous gadolinium-DTPA (Gd-DTPA), a relaxation rate modifier w...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Walker JD,Martin MA,Potts DG,Lemaire C,Templeton DM

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) is a method to heat lesions noninvasively to a stable, elevated temperature and a well-suited method to induce local hyperthermia (41°C-43°C) in deep-seated tissues. Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging provides therapy planning on anatomical i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kneepkens E,Heijman E,Keupp J,Weiss S,Nicolay K,Grüll H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:: The final event leading to myocardial infarction is adhesion and activation of platelets after rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque, ending in thrombotic occlusion of the coronary artery. Imaging of imminent vessel occlusion may improve patient care. The feasibility of molecular magnetic resonance imaging (...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Duerschmied D,Meißner M,Peter K,Neudorfer I,Roming F,Zirlik A,Bode C,von Elverfeldt D,von Zur Muhlen C

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:: To evaluate the performance of a gadolinium-based contrast compound (P846) as well as an ultra-small particle of iron oxide agent (P904) in contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in rabbits and to compare those agents with gadoterate meglumine (Gd-DOTA) for first pass and steady state imagi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kinner S,Maderwald S,Parohl N,Albert J,Corot C,Robert P,Barkhausen J,Vogt FM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of impaired renal function on gadolinium (Gd) retention in various organs after Gd-based contrast agent injection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After local animal care and review committee approval, 23 normal mice and 26 with renal failure were divided into 4 tre...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kartamihardja AA,Nakajima T,Kameo S,Koyama H,Tsushima Y

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frequency spectral analysis of cardiac wall motion as calculated from the recorded video kymogram are demonstrated. Characteristic harmonics following the fundamental frequency of the cardiac rate have been demonstrated to have an alternating sequential energy distribution as measured from the free margin of the left ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Silverman NR,Rosen L,Helland DR

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to test the feasibility of an investigational dual-channel next-generation endorectal coil (NG-ERC) in vivo, to quantitatively assess signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and to get an impression of image quality compared with the current clinically available single-loop endorectal ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Vos EK,Sambandamurthy S,Kamel M,McKenney R,van Uden MJ,Hoeks CM,Yakar D,Scheenen TW,Fütterer JJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contrast sensitivity of the retina is greatest in the center and decreases rapidly toward the periphery. Therefore, the detection of low-contrast lung nodules depends upon the manner in which the image is sampled by retinal receptors as eye fixations jump across the image during scanning. The scanning performance ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kundel HL,Nodine CF,Thickman D,Toto L

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography (TR-MRA) with ultra-low-dose gadolinium chelate (1.5-3.0 mL) can reliably detect or rule out hemodynamically significant disease in the carotid-vertebral artery territory. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Hundred consecutive patients (62 women, 38 men, mea...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lohan DG,Tomasian A,Saleh RS,Singhal A,Krishnam MS,Finn JP

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to develop a method to delineate the lethally frozen-tissue region (temperature less than -40°C) arising from interventional cryoablation procedures using a short tau inversion-recovery ultrashort echo-time (STIR-UTE) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging sequence. This method could serve as...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tokuda J,Wang Q,Tuncali K,Seethamraju RT,Tempany CM,Schmidt EJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The vascular opacification characteristics of a new nonionic, dimeric contrast agent, iodixanol, have been compared with a nonionic, monomeric agent, iohexol, using ultrafast computed tomography (UFCT). METHODS:In 10 experiments with mongrel dogs, the contrast agents were alternately injected ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gould R,Brasch RC,Sievers R,Baxter A,Aicher K

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00