Changes of the hepatic CT absorption value in hemodialysis patients.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the distal extent and attenuation of bowel opacification achieved after administration of a single low volume dose of oral contrast 2 hours before computed tomographic colonography (CTC) after incomplete optical colonoscopy. METHODS:This retrospective study included 144 patients undergoing CTC af...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Chang KJ,Rekhi SS Jr,Anderson SW,Soto JA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of dynamic laryngeal computed tomography (DLCT) for the detection of vocal cord mobility in larynx cancer. METHODS:Vocal cord mobility of 44 patients (36 men; age range, 49-81 years) with larynx cancer was examined; 13 patients were excluded (owing to poor image quality or bilateral ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Celebi I,Mahmutoglu AS,Vural C,Bankaoglu M,Caliskan KC,Erturk SM,Basak M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudodynamic MR imaging of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) has been used for the evaluation of the functional aspects of the TMJs. To evaluate the value of T1-weighted spin-echo (SE) and gradient-echo (GE) techniques, both techniques were performed in 9 asymptomatic (mean 25.7 years, 22-23 years), and 25 symptoma...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Masui T,Isoda H,Mochizuki T,Ushimi T,Takahashi M,Kaneko M,Shirakawa T

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work was to define the characteristic MR features of colorectal mucinous carcinomas and to correlate the mucin pool with the signal intensity of this tumor. METHOD:MRI of 12 cases of pathologically proven colorectal carcinoma containing mucin was evaluated. We analyzed the signal intensity ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kim MJ,Huh YM,Park YN,Kim NK,Kim DJ,Chung JJ,Kim WH,Yoo HS,Lee JT

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with various pectus excavatum deformities in whom radiographic findings suggested hilar and mediastinal masses are presented. Computed tomography of the chest yielded valuable diagnostic information and made it possible to exclude the existence of these masses. Compression deformity of the heart and gre...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Soteropoulos GC,Cigtay OS,Schellinger D

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tiazofurin is an experimental chemotherapeutic agent currently undergoing clinical evaluation. We report our results with magnetic resonance (MR) in demonstrating reversible cerebral abnormalities concurrent with the use of this drug. The abnormalities on MR were correlated with findings on CT as well as with cerebral...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Rippe DJ,Edwards MK,Schrodt JF,Bognanno JR,D'Amour PG,Boyko OB

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic varices in women consist of tortuous and dilated parauterine and ovarian veins and have a characteristic appearance at CT and MRI. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of pelvic varices, both to prevent confusion with other conditions and because pelvic varices may be secondary to serious underlying pathology....

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Coakley FV,Varghese SL,Hricak H

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study assessed the prognostic implications of computed tomography (CT) coronary artery calcification (CAC), independent of emphysema, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Coronary artery calcification and emphysema were assessed on noncontr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： OʼHare PE,Ayres JF,OʼRourke RL,Slaughter RE,Marshall HM,Bowman RV,Fong KM,Yang IA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to assess the value of dual-head gamma-camera (DHGC) imaging in the coincidence mode using 2-[18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose in differentiating recurrent tumor from posttreatment changes in previously treated head and neck cancer. METHODS:This was a single-center prospective s...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Gandhi D,Falen S,McCartney W,Shockley W,Weissler M,Wrenn S,Shah G,Mukherji SK

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and additive value of T2W 3-dimensional sampling perfection with application optimized contrast (3D-SPACE) with variant flip-angle mode in imaging of all types of hydrocephalus. Our secondary objective was to assess the reliability of 3D-SPACE sequence and corre...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kartal MG,Ocakoglu G,Algin O

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to examine the use of quantitative magnetization transfer imaging (MTI) in naturally occurring globoid cell leukodystrophy (GLD) in the Cairn terrier. METHOD:A model of GLD was established via a breeding colony, and a total of seven animals were studied with MTI, including two dogs with...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： McGowan JC,Haskins M,Wenger DA,Vite C

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The computed tomographic (CT) characteristics of intraabdominal tuberculosis are not specific. A recent article from South Africa proposed a set of criteria that included high density ascites and mesenteric involvement, consisting of thickening and adenopathy, as possible criteria for the diagnosis of tuberculous peri...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dahlene DH Jr,Stanley RJ,Koehler RE,Shin MS,Tishler JM

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess if dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) quantitative analysis and radiomics can differentiate normal liver, hepatic steatosis, and cirrhosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Our retrospective study included 75 adult patients (mean age, 54 ± 16 years) who underwent contrast-enhanced, dual-...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Doda Khera R,Homayounieh F,Lades F,Schmidt B,Sedlmair M,Primak A,Saini S,Kalra MK

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volume rendering is a visualization technique that has important applications in diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. A methodology is presented for (a) evaluation of the quantitative accuracy of representation of known objects in volume-rendered scenes and for (b) optimization of the opacity transfer function to ac...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Jani AB,Pelizzari CA,Chen GT,Grzeszczuk RP

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe CT findings of portal vein anomaly with total ramification of the intrahepatic portal branches from the right umbilical vein. METHODS:Retrospective analysis was performed in 6 patients with portal vein anomaly with total ramification of the intrahepatic portal branches from the right umbilican vein...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Yang DM,Kim H,Kang JH,Park CH,Chang SK,Jin W,Kim HS

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As an application of the computer-aided diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs), 3-dimensional contrast-enhanced (CE) dynamic helical computed tomography (HCT) was performed to evaluate temporal changes in the internal structure of nodules to differentiate between benign nodules (BNs) and malignant no...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Mori K,Niki N,Kondo T,Kamiyama Y,Kodama T,Kawada Y,Moriyama N

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 700 neonates examined by computed tomography (CT) in a 4 years period, 17 were found to have a posterior fossa hemorrhage. Eleven were born at term, and six were premature. Delivery was traumatic in 12 babies. The hematoma was in the subdural space in nine and within the cerebellum in eight. The CT diagnosis of ext...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Scotti G,Flodmark O,Harwood-Nash DC,Humphries RP

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied four patients with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-independent hypercortisolism due to bilateral massive enlargement of the adrenal glands. The combined weight of the adrenal glands ranged from 69 to 149 g and the adrenal cortex was replaced in three of four patients by multiple nodules ranging from micr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Doppman JL,Nieman LK,Travis WD,Miller DL,Cutler GB Jr,Chrousos GP,Norton JA

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The dimensions of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts were determined in normal patients and in patients with clinical evidence of optic atrophy to establish whether there was a significant difference between the two groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The authors analyzed thin section coronal MRI of 110 patients...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Parravano JG,Toledo A,Kucharczyk W

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in 2 cases of ovarian cancer arising in an endometrioma are presented. In both cases, the cancer was evident as an enhancing mass within a blood-filled adnexal cyst. The MRI findings of an enhancing mass within a blood-filled adnexal cyst should prompt consideration of ova...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wu TT,Coakley FV,Qayyum A,Yeh BM,Joe BN,Chen LM

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated in six patients with primary thyroid lymphoma. Five patients had a solitary localized tumor and one had multiple tumors. These masses showed homogeneous iso- or high intensity compared with the uninvolved thyroid tissue on T1-weighted images and homogeneous high intensity on T2...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Shibata T,Noma S,Nakano Y,Konishi J

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical evaluation of neuromuscular disorders typically consists of obtaining a detailed clinical history, physical examination, and electrophysiologic examinations. Electrodiagnostic examinations significantly aid in distinguishing between myopathy, neuropathy, and neuromuscular disorders. Electrodiagnostic examinat...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Elsayes KM,Shariff A,Staveteig PT,Mukundan G,Khosla A,Rubin DA

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complete duplication of the pituitary gland is an extremely rare condition which is associated with a wide range of anomalies. An incomplete duplication affecting only the anterior pituitary gland or the pituitary stalk has not been described so far. We report 2 such cases of partial duplication of the hypophysis and ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kandpal H,Seith A,Philip J,Gupta R,Ammini AC

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our goal was to characterize the MR features of pathologically documented gliosarcoma and to determine if these features help differentiate gliosarcoma from other intracranial neoplasms. METHOD:MR studies of six patients with pathologically documented gliosarcoma were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS:The tum...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dwyer KW,Naul LG,Hise JH

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective clinical study, 26 patients (22 with malignant lymphoma and 4 with myelofibrosis) and 9 healthy volunteers were examined by conventional magnetic resonance and proton chemical shift imaging (CSI; modified Dixon method). On the basis of the CSI data, a quantitative evaluation of the relative fat and wa...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Gückel F,Brix G,Semmler W,Zuna I,Knauf W,Ho AD,van Kaick G

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of z-score mapping method on neuroradiologists' performance in quantification of the extent of hypoattenuation regions of hyperacute stroke on unenhanced computed tomographic (CT) images by using the Alberta Stroke Programme Early CT Score system. METH...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Takahashi N,Tsai DY,Lee Y,Kinoshita T,Ishii K,Tamura H,Takahashi S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven cases of Poland syndrome were investigated with CT and/or MR to assess the extent of the muscle abnormalities of the shoulder girdle. In all cases the absence of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major was clearly shown, as were any associated abnormalities of the pectoralis minor, serratus anterior, and l...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wright AR,Milner RH,Bainbridge LC,Wilsdon JB

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin. The disease is characterized by transmural inflammation and fibrosis; the arterial lesions affect mainly the aorta and great vessels and sometimes involve the pulmonary arteries and visceral vessels. Despite efforts to create criteria for clinical...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Sewall LE,Saxon RR

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging is the imaging modality of choice as a conjunctive study to radiography for imaging bone tumors of the foot. However, there will be cases where computed tomography (CT) is performed, and CT is superior in evaluating the bone cortex and identifying pathological fractures, periosteal reaction,...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Johnson PT,Fayad LM,Frassica FJ,Fishman EK

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goals of this work were to evaluate the practical utility of MRI to quantify myocardial mass in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), define the differences in myocardial mass measurements obtained with three-dimensional and geometric MR methods in patients with normal left ventricular morphology...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Soler R,Rodríguez E,Marini M

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00