Improving CT-Based PET Attenuation Correction in the Vicinity of Metal Implants by an Iterative Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithm of CT Data and Its Comparison to Dual-Energy-Based Strategies: A Phantom Study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims for targeted biopsy validation of magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) and diffusion mapping for characterizing peripheral zone (PZ) prostate cancer and noncancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred four PZ lesions in 85 patients who underwent magnetic resonance imaging were retrospectivel...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Panda A,OʼConnor G,Lo WC,Jiang Y,Margevicius S,Schluchter M,Ponsky LE,Gulani V

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to elucidate the mechanism of hepatic parenchyma-specific contrast of Sonazoid (microbubble contrast agent) using microscopic techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sonazoid was intravenously injected into rats to investigate the microbubble dynamics and distribution within hepatic...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Watanabe R,Matsumura M,Munemasa T,Fujimaki M,Suematsu M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a novel iterative denoising and image enhancement technique in T1-weighted precontrast and postcontrast volume-interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) of the abdomen on image quality, noise levels, and diagnostic confidence without change of acquisit...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gassenmaier S,Afat S,Nickel D,Kannengiesser S,Herrmann J,Hoffmann R,Othman AE

更新日期：2020-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Using cardiac-gated fast acquisition with multiple excitation (FAME), time curves of the cerebral aqueduct signals were derived in 19 healthy volunteers and 14 patients. A mean curve of the normal subjects was determined during systole. A relatively stable point of time was found at 270 msec after the R-wave supposed ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： van den Hout JH,Bakker CJ,Mali WP,van Dijk P,Faber JA,Feldberg MA,Gooskens RH,Witkamp TD

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 5-hydroxyacylamino-2,4,6-triiodo-N,N'-hydroxy-alkyl-isophtalamides was prepared in order to study the structural requirements for high water solubility and low toxicity. Among the amides substituted by 2-hydroxyethyl; 2,3-dihydroxypropyl; 1,3-dihydroxypropyl-; and 1,1-dihydroxy-methyl-2-oxyethyl- groups, t...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Pitrè D,Felder E

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare electron beam tomography (EBT) with MR imaging (MRI) for detection of restenosis after coronary angioplasty (PTCA). METHODS:One hundred eighteen patients after PTCA were investigated. By EBT, 50 axial images were acquired (3-mm slice thickness, 120-160 mL radiographic contrast agent...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ropers D,Regenfus M,Stilianakis N,Birke S,Kessler W,Moshage W,Laub G,Daniel WG,Achenbach S

更新日期：2002-07-01 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：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:High signal intensity in the basal ganglia on T1-weighted MR imaging has been reported in chronic manganese (Mn) poisoning. However, the exact meaning of the high signal intensity remains unclear: does it result from Mn itself, secondary pathologic changes of the brain tissue, or both? The goal...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kim SH,Chang KH,Chi JG,Cheong HK,Kim JY,Kim YM,Han MH

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent to which various concentrations of the paramagnetic metal ions [gadolinium (III), manganese (II), chromium (III), iron (III), nickel (II), copper (II), and cobalt (II)] affect proton magnetic relaxation times of distilled water, 4% human serum albumin (HSA), and dog plasma was studied in vitro. The pH of wa...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Barnhart JL,Berk RN

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) has been most extensively applied to the study of animal models and not humans. The major reason for this extensive animal research is due to the nature of the early magnetic resonance high-field magnets, which only permitted the study of isolated cells, tissues, or small animals....

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Balaban RS

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:With the introduction of ultrashort echo time (UTE) sequences solid polymeric materials might become visible on clinical whole-body magnetic resonance (MR) scanners. The aim of this study was to characterize solid polymeric materials typically used for instruments in magnetic resonance guided interventions an...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Springer F,Martirosian P,Schwenzer NF,Szimtenings M,Kreisler P,Claussen CD,Schick F

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：:A new nonionic contrast medium (CM), ioxilan, was compared with iohexol and iopamidol. Following incubation of whole heparinized blood with CM, the morphology and osmotic fragility of erythrocytes were studied, the former by transmission electron microscopy. Effects on platelets and hemocoagulation were determined by ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Parvez Z,Patel NB

更新日期：1988-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of gadolinium (Gd3+), provided as gadolinium chloride, on fibroblast function. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Human dermal fibroblasts in monolayer culture and intact skin in organ culture were exposed to the lanthanide metal (1-20 μM). RESULTS:Increased proliferat...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Bhagavathula N,Dame MK,DaSilva M,Jenkins W,Aslam MN,Perone P,Varani J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study evaluating a cesium iodide-amorphous silicon-based flat-panel detector was to optimize the x-ray spectrum for chest radiography combining excellent contrast-detail visibility with reduced patient exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A Lucite plate with 36 drilled holes of ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hamer OW,Völk M,Zorger N,Borisch I,Büttner R,Feuerbach S,Strotzer M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The effect of breathholding on pulmonary perfusion remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of inspiratory and expiratory breathhold on pulmonary perfusion using quantitative pulmonary perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS AND RESULTS:Nine healthy v...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fink C,Ley S,Risse F,Eichinger M,Zaporozhan J,Buhmann R,Puderbach M,Plathow C,Kauczor HU

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the value of intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion-weighted imaging for predicting the histologic grade of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty patients with surgically diagnosed PNETs who underwent preoperative magnetic resonance im...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hwang EJ,Lee JM,Yoon JH,Kim JH,Han JK,Choi BI,Lee KB,Jang JY,Kim SW,Nickel MD,Kiefer B

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively evaluate accuracy of biliary anatomy depiction and quality of biliary tract visualization of magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) at 3.0 T in living potential liver donors (LPLDs). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Our institutional review board approved this study and did not require patient's inf...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kim SY,Byun JH,Hong HS,Choi EK,Lee SS,Park SH,Lee MG

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The authors analyze the origins of the "clotting issue," the controversy that began in the 1980s when contrast media, once perceived as good flushing agents for catheters because of their assumed anticoagulant properties, came under attack for allegedly causing thromboembolism. Laboratory studi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Dawson P,Cousins C,Bradshaw A

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Tools for monitoring modern target-specific antiangiogenic and antivascular therapies are highly desirable because treatment strategies are time consuming, expensive, and yet sometimes ineffective. Therefore, the aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the predictive value of steady-stat...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Persigehl T,Matuszewski L,Kessler T,Wall A,Meier N,Ebert W,Berdel WE,Heindel W,Mesters R,Bremer C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Springer E,Dymerska B,Cardoso PL,Robinson SD,Weisstanner C,Wiest R,Schmitt B,Trattnig S

更新日期：2016-08-01 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

authors： Brasch RC,Caldwell JL

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polylysine covalently linked to moieties of gadopentetate (Gd-DTPA), for use as a macromolecular blood pool marker for contrast material-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), was characterized by means of physicochemical measurements and pharmacokinetics in rats and rabbits and compared with Gd-DTPA. Gd-DTPA-poly...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schuhmann-Giampieri G,Schmitt-Willich H,Frenzel T,Press WR,Weinmann HJ

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to assess whether migraine is associated with changes in the distribution of the venous drainage through primary and secondary pathways by using phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS:We examined 26 patients (37.3 ± 13.9 years) with recurring migraine headaches and 26 age- and gend...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Koerte IK,Schankin CJ,Immler S,Lee S,Laubender RP,Grosse C,Eftimov L,Milde-Busch A,Reiser M,Straube A,Heinen F,Alperin N,Ertl-Wagner B

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to identify the signal intensity (SI) changes in the dentate nucleus (DN) and the globus pallidus (GP) on unenhanced T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images after multiple administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in children and compare those changes between linear...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ryu YJ,Choi YH,Cheon JE,Lee WJ,Park S,Park JE,Kim WS,Kim IO

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hydration is widely accepted as an effective measure to prevent contrast media (CM)-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). Whether bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) infusion has a greater effect than saline is disputed. Effective prevention of CM-induced AKI by NaHCO₃ has been found by several clinical trials. However, others...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ladwig M,Flemming B,Seeliger E,Sargsyan L,Persson PB

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of kidney stone composition analysis using spectral detector computed tomography scanner (SDCT) with normal- and low-dose imaging protocols. METHODS:A total of 154 stones harvested from nephrolithotripsy or nephrolithotomy with a known monocrystalline...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Große Hokamp N,Salem J,Hesse A,Holz JA,Ritter M,Heidenreich A,Maintz D,Haneder S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00