Accuracy of 18F-FDG PET-CT in triaging lung cancer patients with suspected brain metastases for MRI.

abstract：:This article discusses the problems facing nuclear medicine in the coming decade and outlines the areas in which new developments or expansion can be expected. The questions considered include legislative requirements, the need to educate the public and the medical profession on the strengths of nuclear medicine, appr...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Ell PJ

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined use of 123I-BMIPP and 99Tcm-MIBI SPET imaging has been proposed as an alternative to PET for the non-invasive detection of jeopardized myocardium after a myocardial infarction, a mismatch accurately indicating jeopardized but still viable tissue. In this paper, a new quantitative approach is described, ex...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Hambÿe AS,Dobbeleir A,Franken PR

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The indocyanine green retention rate at 15 min (ICGR15) is a gold standard parameter of liver function when deciding on the extent of hepatectomy. However, ICGR15 is influenced by several hepatic conditions. To evaluate auxiliary preoperative liver functional reserve, we examined the clinical significance of...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Nanashima A,Hiyoshi M,Imamura N,Yano K,Hamada T,Wada T,Nishimuta M,Shimizu I,Mizutani Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Large-scale clinical trials have demonstrated that beta blocker therapy improves the prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), but cardiac events sometimes occur even in patients showing favourable response to the therapy. In this study, the usefulness of meta-iodobenzyguanidine (MIBG) in predicting cardiac ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Fujimoto S,Inoue A,Hisatake S,Yamashina S,Yamashina H,Nakano H,Yamazaki J

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In-vivo quantitative cerebral blood flow (CBF) measurement using positron emission tomography (PET) has typically employed invasive arterial blood sampling procedure to determine the arterial input function (AIF). The present study was performed to provide a non-invasive quantitative CBF measurement technique...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Yee SH,Jerabek PA,Fox PT

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood flow in renal transplants can be represented by (1) a K/A ratio, the ratio of the slopes of the ascending part of the renal perfusion curve and the arterial curve, (2) a perfusion index, the ratio of a part of the area under the first-pass arterial curve and renal curve, and (3) a height ratio, the ratio of ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Groothedde RT,Koppejan LJ,Heidendal GK,Hasman A

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is currently diagnosed using invasive pressure measurements. We report the use of 99Tcm-methoxyisobutyl isonitrile (99Tcm-MIBI) scintigraphy as a new non-invasive method of diagnosis. Forty-six patients with suspected chronic compartment syndrome underwent graded treadmil...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Edwards PD,Miles KA,Owens SJ,Kemp PM,Jenner JR

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Detection of recurrent disease is essential for treatment planning in patients with paraganglioma. The aim of this study was to compare 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) scintigraphy [whole-body and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) computed tomography (CT) scanning] and fluorine-18-L...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Rufini V,Treglia G,Castaldi P,Perotti G,Calcagni ML,Corsello SM,Galli G,Fanti S,Giordano A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of morphine-augmented hepatobiliary scintigraphy (MA-HBS) with that of conventional hepatobiliary scintigraphy (C-HBS) for acute cholecystitis. The results of most MA-HBS studies cannot be compared with C-HBS estimates, since articles describing C-HB...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Cabana MD,Alavi A,Berlin JA,Shea JA,Kim CK,Williams SV

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We assessed the value of N-ammonia PET-computed tomography (PET/CT) in recurrent glioma and compared the results with those of contrast-enhanced MRI (CE MRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-two (mean age, 39.8±11.6 years; male, 33; female, 19) histopathologically proven and previously treated glioma patients with...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Khangembam BC,Sharma P,Karunanithi S,Singhal A,Das CJ,Kumar P,Julka PK,Bandopadhyaya GP,Kumar R,Malhotra A,Bal C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate pulmonary nodules (PNs) by incorporating time sensitivity (S) factor in the retention index (RI) and compare with the traditional fixed interval method. After obtaining approval from the Human Investigations Committee, 97 PNs from 81 patients (age=70±11) referred for dual-time fluo...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Wong CY,Al-faham Z,Jolepalem P,Wong WW,Thie J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiolabeled immunotherapy (RIT) is becoming a significant step forward in the treatment management of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). In this state-of-the-art review article, general details, practical and health economic aspects, and next steps of RIT in NHL are reviewed from the existing literature and latest abstrac...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Otte A,van de Wiele C,Dierckx RA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:PET/computed tomography (CT) using fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) has been used in the diagnosis of recurrence and metastases of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in cases of negative whole-body scan (WBS) despite elevated concentrations of stimulated thyroglobulin (Tg). AIM:To assess the utilit...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Stangierski A,Kaznowski J,Wolinski K,Jodlowska E,Michaliszyn P,Kubiak K,Czepczynski R,Ruchala M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In pediatric patients with abdominal Burkitt's lymphoma, the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal lymph nodes are the main presenting feature of the disease. Chemotherapy is the main treatment modality and could be preceded by surgical excision of the abdominal masses. To achieve cure or...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Riad R,Omar W,Sidhom I,Zamzam M,Zaky I,Hafez M,Abdel-Dayem HM

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasingly, dual-detector gamma cameras are being purchased as replacements for single-headed cameras. The improvement in sensitivity offered by a dual-detector device can be used in several ways: to shorten acquisition times, to improve signal-to-noise ratios, or to reduce administered doses. This paper focuses on ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Tindale WB

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to measure semi-quantitatively uptake of 99Tcm-sestamibi (99Tcm-MIBI) by tumour tissue in patients with lung cancer and to investigate its relationship with clinical response to chemotherapy. 99Tcm-MIBI single photon emission tomography was performed at the time of diagnosis in 31 pat...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Ceriani L,Giovanella L,Bandera M,Beghe B,Ortelli M,Roncari G

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibody (MoAb) fragments are known to have advantages over intact immunoglobulins for radioimmunoscintigraphy. It is less clear whether they are as effective in the delivery of radioimmunotherapy. The imaging and dosimetric properties of an intact MoAb, K-1-21, reactive against human kappa light chains (LC...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Walker KZ,Seymour-Munn K,Towson JE,Axiak SM,Raison RL,Bautovitch GJ,Morris J,Basten A

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Follow-up of 131I whole-body scanning after 131I ablation is associated with potential stunning. Previous studies have suggested that, for scanning, 123I is more sensitive than 131I in identifying thyroid tissue, but its specificity when positive is less certain. AIM:The use of 123I as an imaging agent in p...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Ali N,Sebastian C,Foley RR,Murray I,Canizales AL,Jenkins PJ,Drake WM,Plowman PN,Besser GM,Chew SL,Grossman AB,Monson JP,Britton KE

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to develop an objective method for assessing rCBF deficits using a statistical image analysis protocol and to validate its effective use in clinical practice. 99Tcm-HMPAO brain SPET images were acquired for 40 normal subjects, 10 patients with Alzheimer's disease and 10 patients with depres...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Imran MB,Kawashima R,Sato K,Kinomura S,Ono S,Qureshy A,Fukuda H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of qualitative and quantitative F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) PET-computed tomography (PET-CT) parameters in patients with recurrent cervical carcinoma. METHODS:Twenty-six patients (age: 44 ± 10.1 years) with histologically proven recurrent car...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Maharjan S,Sharma P,Patel CD,Sharma DN,Dhull VS,Jain SK,Thulkar S,Malhotra A,Kumar R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify the negative predictive value of pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy with single photon emission computed tomography (V/Q SPECT) in ruling out pulmonary thromboembolism. METHODS:V/Q SPECT using 99mTc-Technegas was performed on 584 patients to rule out pulmonary thromboembolism between Octo...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Leblanc M,Leveillée F,Turcotte E

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The liver is the most frequent metastatic site from colorectal cancer and about 20% of these patients are treated by surgical resection. However, the 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) following resection is only about 25% and 5-year overall survival (OS) about 38%. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ab...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Grut H,Stern NM,Dueland S,Labori KJ,Dormagen JB,Schulz A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lymphoid hyperplasia is not uncommon in the midline roof of the nasopharynx. Most nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients present with primary tumors in the midline of the nasopharynx. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 2-[fluorine-18] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose ((18)F-FDG) PET/computed tomography (C...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Chen YK,Wang SC,Cheng RH,Yeh CL,Tsui CC,Chia-Hung K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Equilibrium radionuclide angiography (ERNA) is the 'gold standard' for assessing left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The aim of the study was to determine whether the left ventricular cavity-to-myocardium count ratio (LVCMR) from 201Tl myocardial single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) correlated wit...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Maunoury C,Antonietti T,Sebahoun S,Barritault L

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The staging and management of patients with newly diagnosed nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the setting of recently diagnosed other (metachronous or synchronous) primary cancer are challenging. This retrospective cohort study was carried out to test our hypothesis that baseline 2-deoxy-2-[F]fluoro-D-gluc...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Zhu X,Liao C,Penney BC,Li F,Ferguson MK,Simon CA,Wu T,Liu H,Pu Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:N staging is a key factor when considering the choice of treatment for non-small-lung cancer. It is possible that there is a correlation between N2 metastasis and some risk factors. The objective of the present study was to evaluate associations between several risk factors and N(2) metastasis using univaria...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Su M,Li Y,Li F,Li L,Tian R

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to develop new, clinically useful 99Tcm-diaminodithiol (99Tcm-DADT) complexes for the evaluation of regional cerebral perfusion, basic diaminodithiols (DADT-TM, DADT-HM and DADT-MHM) and three diaminodithiol ligands functionalized with p-iodophenethyl (DADT-IPE), N-ethyl-p-fluorophenethyl amine (DADT-EFPE...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Shiba K,Mori H,Matsuda H,Hisada K

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The indication for sentinel node biopsy (SNB) has not been fully established yet for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). AIM:To relate the conversion rate to invasive carcinoma with sentinel node positivity in high risk DCIS, and to refine the clinical presentation analysis in order to better sel...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Fraile M,Gubern JM,Rull M,Julián FJ,Serra C,Llatjós M,Culell P,Puig P,Solà M,Vallejos V,Mariscal A,Janer J,Deulofeu P,Fusté F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Differential renal function (DRF) calculation with 99mTc-diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid (DTPA) or mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3) is gaining clinical importance in the evaluation of patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction with hydronephrosis (HN). Although many decisions regarding surgery are b...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Caglar M,Gedik GK,Karabulut E

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron emission tomography (PET) is increasingly used clinically to provide functional information on disease processes, especially in oncology using the glucose analogue 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (F-FDG). In the clinical setting it has become standard practice to use simplified imaging protocols compared to t...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Hallett WA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00