Observer variation in abdominal CT.

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：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：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 safety and pharmacokinetics of a newly developed MR contrast medium consisting of very small superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (VSOP) coated with citrate (VSOP-C184) in a clinical phase I trial. METHODS:A total of 18 healthy subjects received either VSOP-C184 (core diamete...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Taupitz M,Wagner S,Schnorr J,Kravec I,Pilgrimm H,Bergmann-Fritsch H,Hamm B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE:The authors performed a retrospective study in ultrasound to investigate new aspects in the sonomorphology of lymph node metastases of the neck. In this study, it could be demonstrated the first time that the histologic characteristics of the metastases determine the sonographic appearance. In a...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Mäurer J,Willam C,Steinkamp HJ,Knollmann FD,Felix R

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Virtually all receiver operating characteristic (ROC) studies of medical imaging methods have involved data collected on a discrete confidence-rating scale, though in principle ROC studies can be conducted with either discrete or continuous scales. Continuous scales provide potential advantages in medical applications...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Rockette HE,Gur D,Metz CE

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal arteriography gives a reliable anatomic delineation of the renal vasculature. However, the presence of renal arterial disease does not determine the physiologic significance of the lesion. The intravenous infusion of saralasin, a specific angiotensin II antagonist, has been investigated as a method for identify...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tegtmeyer CJ,Latour EA,Vaughan ED Jr,Ayers CR,Carey RM,Wellons HA Jr

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To assess the abilities of dynamic diffusion-weighted MRI to demonstrate the effects in vivo of a high-viscosity iodinated contrast agent on medullary and cortical blood flow in the rat kidney. METHODS:Dynamic diffusion-weighted, echoplanar MR images obtained from five b-value single-shot acqu...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Laissy JP,Menegazzo D,Dumont E,Piekarski JD,Karila-Cohen P,Chillon S,Schouman-Claeys E

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and safety of perfluoroctylbromide as a diagnostic contrast agent for direct lymphography was studied in mongrel dogs. This radiopaque perfluorocarbon has several advantages over Ethiodol. The liquid compound has injection times one-fifth of that required for Ethiodol. When dosages were three to four tim...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Liebner EJ

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to compare a compressed-sensing free-breathing VIBE (fbVIBE) with a conventional breath-hold VIBE (bhVIBE) for dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging of the upper abdomen. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In total, 70 datasets (bhVIBE, n = 30; fbVIBE n = 40; hard-gated [hg] reconstruction, n = 30;...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hausmann D,Niemann T,Kreul D,Nocito A,Klarhöfer M,Nickel DM,Kiefer B,Attenberger UI,Zöllner FG,Kubik-Huch RA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to implement and systematically evaluate the performance of a new parameter-free segmented algorithm for analysis of diffusion imaging data using a combined intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion kurtosis imaging (IVIM-DKI) model of spin diffusion in comparison with the simple...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Wurnig MC,Kenkel D,Filli L,Boss A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare trabecular bone structure measures obtained in magnetic resonance images of the distal radius and the calcaneus as well as computed tomographic images of the spine versus bone mineral density (BMD) of the spine and the calcaneus in the prediction of osteoporotic spine fracture status...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Link TM,Bauer J,Kollstedt A,Stumpf I,Hudelmaier M,Settles M,Majumdar S,Lochmüller EM,Eckstein F

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors assessed the relative efficacy of conventional and digital storage-phosphor radiographs for the detection of skull fractures. METHODS:Fifty conventional film-screen radiographs (FSR) and 50 digital storage-phosphor radiographs (DR) with 66 fractures were compared. Five radiologists evaluated ima...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Langen HJ,Klein HM,Wein B,Stargardt A,Günther RW

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare the visibility and localization of extratemporal cortical lesions in extratemporal epilepsy by using curved reconstruction (CR) and three-dimensional surface rendering (3D SR) of 3D-acquired MR images and to study the degree of confidence with which localizations are made, particular...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Meiners LC,Scheffers JM,De Kort GA,Burger H,Van Huffelen AC,Van Rijen PC,Van Veelen CW

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The basic characteristics of BR1, a novel echo contrast agent based on stabilized sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) microbubbles have been evaluated. METHODS:The authors determined the physicochemical properties (bubble concentration, bubble size distribution, resistance to pressure, and stability) an...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schneider M,Arditi M,Barrau MB,Brochot J,Broillet A,Ventrone R,Yan F

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphangiograms of canine cardiac and pulmonary efferent mediastinal lymphatics were made by cannulation and injection of Ethiodol. Injections were made singly and serially. The mediastinal lymphatics and lymph nodes, which constitute the pathways of drainage of the heart and lungs, were delineated from the point of c...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Leeds SE,Uhley HN,Meister RB

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To establish a pig model suitable for imitating pulmonary emboli to facilitate research in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. METHODS:Thirteen animals were anesthetized, mechanically ventilated, and subjected to pulmonary artery catheterization initiated from the right external jugular vein....

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Amundsen T,Kvaerness J,Aadahl P,Waage A,Bjermer L,Odegård A,Haraldseth O

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high-speed computed tomography (CT) scanner was used for measuring flow in a phantom and in the common carotid arteries of six dogs. The general ability of the scanner to assess flow using contrast media boluses was tested with the phantom. The validated simple concept was then used in the animals. The carotid blood...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Ringertz HG,Jaschke W,Sievers R,Lipton MJ

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors evaluated double-blind comparative and open-label clinical trials in 1,186 patients who received ioversol to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ioversol, a new nonionic low-osmolality contrast medium, at iodine concentrations of 32%, 24%, and 16%. The results indicate that ioversol was well tolerated in a...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Benamor M,Aten EM,McElvany KD,Lankin DG,James MA,Buy-Gandal T,Harashe LT,Weinandt WJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 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：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：: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：:The purpose of this study was to establish the proton NMR relaxation times of collapsed but otherwise normal lung tissue and to determine whether an inflammatory process within a collapsed lung can be detected by alterations in relaxation times. The lungs of three groups of rabbits were studied: group A (n = 7) had a ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Huber DJ,Kobzik L,Melanson G,Adams DF

更新日期：1985-08-01 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：:Intravenous or intra-aortic injections of meglumine iothalamate in dogs indicate a slightly different tissue distribution and excretory pattern of the meglumine cation and the iothalamate anion. Differences in serum and urinary concentrations of these ions suggest some cellular penetration of the meglumine anion. In a...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Lasser EC,Lang JH,Hamblin AE,Rosen L

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to compare F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance (MR) (with and without diffusion-weighted imaging [DWI]) to F-FDG PET/computed tomography (CT), with regard to the assessment of nodal and extranodal involvement, in patients with Hodgkin lym...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Giraudo C,Raderer M,Karanikas G,Weber M,Kiesewetter B,Dolak W,Simonitsch-Klupp I,Mayerhoefer ME

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of a dual magnetic resonance-near infrared fluorescence optical imaging agent, poly(l-glutamic acid)-DTPA-Gd-NIR813, for both preoperative and intraoperative visualization and characterization of sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Poly(L-glutamic acid) was...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Melancon MP,Wang Y,Wen X,Bankson JA,Stephens LC,Jasser S,Gelovani JG,Myers JN,Li C

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00