Artifacts and thresholding in X-ray CT of a cortical bone and titanium composite.

abstract：:The orbital lesions in six patients with Wegener's granulomatosis were studied by computer assisted tomography (CAT). Four patients had active orbital disease and proptosis, and each was found to have orbital masses accompanied by varying degrees of bone and sinus destruction. Two additional patients with histories of...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Vermess M,Haynes BF,Fauci AS,Wolff SM

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sequential computed tomography (CT) technique remains the most common protocol for CT evaluation of the head despite nearly universal adoption of continuous technique for all other body parts. This may be attributable to the belief by radiologists that this technique is superior to helical scanning uniquely f...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Davis AJ,Ozsvath J,Vega E,Babb JS,Hagiwara M,George A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melorheostosis is a rare benign disease of cortical bone most frequently presenting as peripheral hyperostosis with a characteristic "melting wax" appearance on conventional radiographs. The disease most frequently affects the appendicular skeleton and is seen only rarely in the craniofacial bones. We discuss a case o...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： McDermott M,Branstetter BF 4th,Seethala RR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight magnetic resonance (MR) examinations were performed in seven patients with Achilles tendon injuries and correlated with physical examination and surgical and clinical follow-up. The MR examinations depicted the Achilles tendon in excellent detail and Achilles tendon abnormalities with greater accuracy than physi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Marcus DS,Reicher MA,Kellerhouse LE

更新日期：1989-05-01 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：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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work was to evaluate the accuracy of CT angiography (CTA) for the detection of large vessel intracranial thrombus in clinically suspected hyperacute (<6 h) stroke patients. METHOD:Forty-four consecutive intraarterial thrombolysis candidates underwent noncontrast CT followed immediately by C...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lev MH,Farkas J,Rodriguez VR,Schwamm LH,Hunter GJ,Putman CM,Rordorf GA,Buonanno FS,Budzik R,Koroshetz WJ,Gonzalez RG

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The magnetic resonance (MR) cine display of flexion and extension (F/E) manoeuvres in the cervical spine has proved useful in the evaluation of cord compression due to bone and joint instability, spondylosis, and multiple tumours. It has advantages over X-ray F/E and CT myelography in that it is noninvasive and produc...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Condon BR,Hadley DM

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to compare the sensitivity of T1- and diffusion-weighted images for the assessment of brain maturation in human brains. METHODS:T1- and diffusion-weighted images were obtained in 32 children without neurological abnormalities or growth retardation. The ages at which signal intensity cha...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Takeda K,Nomura Y,Sakuma H,Tagami T,Okuda Y,Nakagawa T

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cardiac lymphomas, defined as those involving only the heart and pericardium, are extremely rare tumors. These tumors are commonly fatal and until recently were rarely diagnosed antemortem. We describe the CT and MR findings in a case of primary lymphoma of the heart currently responding to chemotherapy. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dorsay TA,Ho VB,Rovira MJ,Armstrong MA,Brissette MD

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Image quality in cranial computed tomography (CT) was evaluated with phantom and patient studies on both a first (single beam) and a second (multiple beam) generation scanner. When comparable radiation doses were used, there were only minor differences in resolution, low contrast detectability, and noise level. The pa...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Zatz LM

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of histologically confirmed olfactory neuroblastoma (esthesioneuroblastomas) have been studied by computed tomography (CT). Both the clinical symptoms (in particular, unilateral nasal obstruction and recurring epistaxis) and radiological findings (opacity of the paranasal sinuses) are nonspecific. Computed ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Manelfe C,Bonafé A,Fabre P,Pessey JJ

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A test method with use of a biologic phantom--a deep-frozen specimen of a human cadaver--was developed in an attempt to simulate the clinical setting in CT of the spine. The quality of both soft tissue and bone images in the absence of motion artifacts was evaluated for seven scanner models. Special attention was paid...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Moström U,Bergström K,Pech P,Ytterbergh C

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incremental detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) provided by sequential cores during in-bore magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided prostate biopsies. METHODS:Single-center, retrospective interpretation of prospectively acquired data in men without previous diagn...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Subramanian N,Recchimuzzi DZ,Xi Y,Diaz de Leon A,Chen H,Xie D,Goldberg K,Rofsky NM,Pedrosa I,Costa DN

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple authors have pointed out the difficulty of detecting spondylolysis with lumbar CT. A simple method to detect spondylolysis on lumbar CT is described. Identifying one intact cortical ring for each vertebra absolutely excludes the diagnosis obviating the time-consuming need to search each image looking for posi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Langston JW,Gavant ML

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pelvic organ prolapse is a common debilitating condition affecting women. Cross-sectional imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) depicts pelvic floor anatomy as well as organ prolapse and can complement or replace fluoroscopy. Occasionally, patients cannot tolerate MRI, but multiplanar visualization o...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Pannu HK,Genadry R,Kaufman HS,Fishman EK

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance (MR) findings in a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei arising from a mucoid cystadenoma of the ovary are presented. The possible diagnostic aid of MR is discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Weigert F,Lindner P,Rohde U

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten consecutive patients with surgically proven beta-islet cell tumors, strongly suspected clinically because of positive laboratory findings, were studied by MRI at 0.5 T. Results were correlated with CT and angiography. MRI detected all 10 insulinomas, with the location confirmed at surgery. Lesion size was < 1 cm i...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Pavone P,Mitchell DG,Leonetti F,Di Girolamo M,Cardone G,Catalano C,Tamburrano G,Passariello R

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) is a rare, slowly progressive, sex-linked demyelinating disorder generally classified with the sudanophilic leukodystrophies. The onset is most often in the pediatric age group and may be diagnosed as cerebral palsy because of the subtle onset. Cranial magnetic resonance (MR) imaging...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Penner MW,Li KC,Gebarski SS,Allen RJ

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of supratentorial ependymomas. METHODS:The magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography imaging characteristics of 49 cases of supratentorial ependymomas were analyzed retrospectively. The location, size, degree of perilesional edema, gross app...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Jabeen S,Konar SK,Prasad C,Mahadevan A,Beniwal M,Sadashiva N,Santosh V,Saini J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An enterogenous cyst of the craniocervical region producing anterior medullary compression is reported. The patient presented with quadriparesis with greater involvement of the upper limbs. Computed tomography showed a high attenuation intradural extramedullary mass located anteriorly. Magnetic resonance imaging demon...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kak VK,Gupta RK,Sharma BS,Banerjee AK

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new head holder for the fixation and repositioning of the patient head in PET, CT, and MR scanners has been designed and tested. With this device, a bidimensional correlation between functional and anatomical brain images can also be obtained. Head fixation and repositioning are achieved using the patient's dental m...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bettinardi V,Scardaoni R,Gilardi MC,Rizzo G,Perani D,Paulesu E,Striano G,Triulzi F,Fazio F

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:An approach for quantifying the shapes of the cerebral sulci is presented, utilizing a probabilistic geometric model, and it is applied to the central sulcus. METHOD:The geometric structure of the central sulcus is determined from a set of outlines on cross-sectional images and is used by a procedure that auto...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Manceaux-Demiau A,Bryan RN,Davatzikos C

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysms arising from the extracranial carotid arteries are uncommon lesions. Clinically, they may present as lateral masses in the superior cervical area, as medial masses in the tonsillar fossa or parapharyngeal region, or as a mass palpable in both areas. Tenderness or pain may or may not be present. Pulsation is ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Duvall ER,Gupta KL,Vitek JJ,Stanley RJ,Luna RF,Howieson J

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual computed tomography finding, the "target sign," is demonstrated in a patient with a corpus callosum tumor mass extending to the right lateral ventricle. The central low attenuation of the "target" is produced by the isolated part of the dilated lateral ventricle surrounded by tumor tissue, the dense area of...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： El Gammal T,McDaniel FE

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Among the various organs that may be affected by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), the liver can show various degrees of vascular and parenchymal involvement. The purpose of this prospective study comprising a large series of patients was to reassess the computed tomography (CT) features of hepatic...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ravard G,Soyer P,Boudiaf M,Terem C,Abitbol M,Yeh JF,Brouard R,Hamzi L,Rymer R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:CT data are commonly used to create 3D images. For this purpose, thin and overlapped slices are desirable. Helical (spiral) CT offers the ability to adjust the slice reconstruction interval from 0 to 100%. However, its use in 1.0 and 1.5 pitch helical CT and 3D imaging, especially with respect to surface detail...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hopper KD,Pierantozzi D,Potok PS,Kasales CJ,TenHave TR,Meilstrup JW,Van Slyke MA,Mahraj R,Westacott S,Hartzel JS

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranial CT studies of 32 patients with biopsy-proven AIDS-related primary CNS lymphoma were reviewed retrospectively. A wide variety of different CT appearances were identified. Mass lesions varied in location, size, and number. Most lesions were either iso- or hyperdense and all enhanced with contrast medium. Several...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Goldstein JD,Zeifer B,Chao C,Moser FG,Dickson DW,Hirschfeld AD,Davis L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present three cases of glioblastoma with CSF dissemination that contrast-enhanced fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MRI was sensitive enough to detect compared with contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI. An autopsy was performed on one patient, and its histologic findings proved the existence of CSF dissemination. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Misaki K,Nakada M,Hayashi Y,Tachibana O,Yamashita J,Ueda F,Suzuki M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00