99Tcm-DMSA renal scintigraphy for acute pyelonephritis in adults: planar and/or SPET imaging?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Concurrent inflammation or anemia at the time of PET/computed tomography (CT) could be one of several causes of diffuse splenic (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) uptake. In this study, we focused on cytokines to investigate interactions during this phenomenon and clarify the significance of splenic (18)F-...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Pak K,Kim SJ,Kim IJ,Kim DU,Kim K,Kim H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:System upgrades are a constant feature of many highly technical specialties and are normally assumed to have a negligible effect on patient data. We report on the assessment of an upgrade made to a Norland XR-26 dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) system. The upgraded version (2.3) consisted of new hip positioning ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Simmons A,Barrington SF,Archbold LJ,O'Doherty MJ,Coakley AJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to ascertain whether knee SPET can localize lesion sites in patients with internal derangements of the knee. We performed knee SPET as a pre-arthroscopic examination in 63 consecutive patients. SPET imaging was performed with a triple-headed SPET camera 4 h after the injection of 99Tcm-methyl...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： So Y,Chung JK,Seong SC,Sohn YJ,Kang HS,Lee DS,Lee MC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated the localization pattern of a novel imaging agent, (99m)Tc-labelled glucosamine (ECDG), in a variety of rheumatic conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixteen patients were recruited into the study, with either active rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. (99m)Tc-ECDG was prepared in-house an...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Angelides S,El-Mashaleh M,Anagnostou M,Howe G,Spencer D,Kumar V,Manolios N

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marked changes in cardiac function have been noted in patients with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism due both to changes in sympathetic system function and to biochemical modifications of myocardial tissue. Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG), an analogue of norepinephrine, can be used to evaluate myocardial sympathetic t...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Maini CL,Tofani A,Sciuto R,Ferraironi A,Festa A,Rea S

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The carbon urea breath test ((14)C-UBT) is a noninvasive technique used to detect Helicobacter pylori infection in patients presenting with dyspeptic symptoms. The present study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of indigenously produced (14)C-UBT capsules by the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology, India....

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Tiwari BP,Nistala S,Patil SP,Kalgutkar DP,Jaychandran N,Chander H,Basu S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper considers the different statistics that can be derived from studies on the value of diagnostic tests. Well-accepted quantities, such as sensitivity and specificity, are reviewed and the value of the likelihood ratio in communicating particular test results is highlighted. A new quantity, the 'diagnostic val...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Lloyd JJ,Talbot PR,Lawson RS

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Echocardiography plays a central role in the diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). However, apical involvement of HCM may be missed because of foreshortening and inadequate clinical suspicion. These patients may be referred for single-photon emission computed tomography imaging. METHODS:We present...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Irwin RB,Arumugam P,Khattar RS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A general method is presented for fitting experimental data to arbitrary linear compartmental models, based on readily available public domain software. The model is defined by input data so that the same program can be used for different compartmental models. Its use is exemplified by application to the four-compartm...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Russell CD

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:It has been reported that dyslipidaemia impairs left ventricular systolic (LVs) and diastolic (LVd) functions, irrespective of atherogenic effects, in the setting of coronary artery disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of anti-lipidaemic therapy on LVs and LVd functions by means of mult...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Entok E,Unalir A,Cavusoglu Y,Timuralp B,Vardareli E

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic or surgical management of acute localized irradiation is very complicated due to the delayed occurrence of ionizing radiation effects. There is a great need for non-invasive imaging techniques to delineate healthy from exposed tissues. Such a technique should be of value considering that spread of dama...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Perin F,Pittet JC,Hoffschir D,Daburon F,Normier G,Le Pape A

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to validate the efficacy of computed tomography (CT) iterative reconstruction (CT-IR) for low-dose CT attenuation correction in terms of the estimation of attenuation coefficient and quality of PET images. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We used normal and obesity-simulating body phantoms. PE...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Matsutomo N,Nagaki A,Sasaki M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual gating is a method of dividing the data of a cardiac PET scan into smaller bins according to the respiratory motion and the ECG of the patient. It reduces the undesirable motion artefacts in images, but produces several images for interpretation and decreases the quality of single images. By using motio...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Klén R,Noponen T,Koikkalainen J,Lötjönen J,Thielemans K,Hoppela E,Sipilä H,Teräs M,Knuuti J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the dual window scatter subtraction method was tested for first-pass radiocardiography using 99Tcm. The photopeak window of 126-154 keV (20%) and Compton window of 93-125 keV (30%) were used. The set of scattered images was multiplied by a factor of 0.4 and subtracted from the primary images. The size of...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Kauppinen T,Koskinen M,Kööbi T

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Upon diagnosis, distant metastases are encountered in 21-50% of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). However, few systemic treatment options are available for the well-differentiated NETs in the metastatic stage. Lu-DOTATATE is one of the most effective treatments in this limited patient group. We retrospectively inv...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Demirci E,Kabasakal L,Toklu T,Ocak M,Şahin OE,Alan-Selcuk N,Araman A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many materials and types of implant have been used to achieve a cosmetic effect and prosthesis motility in the anophthalmic socket. Hydroxyapatite remains the implant material of choice for producing the most natural prosthesis motility while porous polyethylene shows promising characteristics as another useful materi...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Pan MH,Wu YW,Yen RF,Tzen KY,Liao SL,Kao CH

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This radiotherapy planning study evaluated tumour delineation using both optimally respiratory gated and nongated fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose-PET (F-FDG-PET). METHODS:For 22 non-small-cell lung tumours, both scans were used to create the nongated and gated (g) gross tumour volumes (GTVg) together with the...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Wijsman R,Grootjans W,Troost EG,van der Heijden EH,Visser EP,de Geus-Oei LF,Bussink J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

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：:One hundred and twenty-eight patients had a stress test with sestamibi injection and a coronarography within 2 months of the sestamibi study. Sestamibi studies were reconstructed using Hanning 0.65 and Wiener 1.0 filters; the latter improved the results significantly (P < 0.05). Significant correlations were found bet...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Solot G,Hermans J,Merlo P,Chaudron JM,Luwaert R,Cheron P,Bodart F,Beauduin M

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：:Dynamic penile scintigraphy was performed using 99Tcm-labelled autologous erythrocytes in five normally potent volunteers and 22 patients with erectile dysfunction including 11 patients with psychogenic and 11 patients with vasculogenic impotence (four arteriogenic, three venogenic, three arteriogenic and venogenic, o...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Siraj QH,Hilson AJ,Bomanji J,Ahmed M

更新日期：1993-11-01 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 aim of this study was to define indices which could be used to assess the quality of care of children undergoing an examination requiring intravenous (i.v.) access in an integrated department of radiology and to see if these indices could be quantified. A prospective study of all patients requiring an i.v. injecti...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Sherazi Z,Gordon I

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of 99Tcm-labelled red cell scintigraphy as a means of detecting rebleeding was investigated in 33 patients with bleeding peptic ulcers. Scintigrams were performed twice during the 24 h period succeeding diagnostic endoscopy. There was scintigraphic evidence of rebleeding in 23 patients but this was clini...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Kinnear WJ,Dickinson RJ,Buxton-Thomas M,Wraight EP

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of 2-(fluorine-18)-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose ((18)F-FDG) PET/CT in comparison with MRI for the detection of recurrent ovarian cancer. METHODS:Forty-seven patients with suspected ovarian cancer recurrence after total ablative or cytoreductive surgery, ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Sanli Y,Turkmen C,Bakir B,Iyibozkurt C,Ozel S,Has D,Yilmaz E,Topuz S,Yavuz E,Unal SN,Mudun A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of resting myocardial fatty acid metabolic imaging with 123I-beta-methyliodophenyl-pentadecanoic acid (123I-BMIPP) for the detection of patients with stable effort angina pectoris and to clarify the clinical significance of abnormal 123I-BMIPP images. Myocardial imag...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Takeishi Y,Sukekawa H,Saito H,Nishimura S,Shibu T,Sasaki Y,Tomoike H

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally accepted that the quality of myocardial images deteriorates with increasing patient weight. This is attributed to a reduction of counts detected from the myocardium. In this paper we have looked at the count reduction in obese patients and suggest a workable algorithm to increase the injected activity ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Notghi A,Williams N,Smith N,Goyle S,Harding LK

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biodistribution of 131I-6 beta-iodomethyl-19-norcholesterol (NP-59) was assessed in hypercholesterolaemic patients and in a rabbit model of HC to examine the alterations in the relative distribution of NP-59 and its metabolites and to explain the changes in the patterns of adrenal cortical imaging in patients with...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Lynn MD,Gross MD,Shapiro B,Bassett D

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of our study was to assess improvements in spatial resolution and noise control from the application of the Astonish resolution recovery algorithm for single photon emission computed tomography imaging. Secondary aims were to compare acquisitions made with low-energy general purpose collimators with those o...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： O'Mahoney E,Murray I

更新日期：2013-03-01 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