Endorectal magnetic resonance imaging of prostatic cancer: comparison between fat-suppressed T2-weighted fast spin echo and three-dimensional dual-echo, steady-state sequences.

abstract：KEY POINTS:• Identify, assure, and measure major sources of variability affecting the MRI-directed biopsy pathway for prostate cancer diagnosis.• Develop strategies to control and minimize variations that impair pathway effectiveness including the performance of main players and team working.• Assure end-to-end quality...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Padhani AR,Schoots IG,Turkbey B,Giannarini G,Barentsz JO

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:X-ray iodinated contrast media have been shown to generate contrast in MR images when used with the chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) approach. The aim of this study is to compare contrast enhancement (CE) capabilities and perfusion estimates between radiographic molecules and a Gd-based contrast ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Anemone A,Consolino L,Longo DL

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast-enhanced MRI (CE-MRI) of the breast has been investigated for over 10 years. The reports of sensitivity for cancer detection have generally been greater than 90 %. However, estimates of specificity have varied greatly. Differing results are due to differences in study populations, technical methods and criter...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Piccoli CW

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of automated attenuation-based tube potential selection on image quality and exposure parameters in polytrauma patients undergoing contrast-enhanced thoraco-abdominal CT. METHODS:One hundred patients were examined on a 16-slice device at 120 kV with 190 ref.mAs and automated mA modu...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Frellesen C,Stock W,Kerl JM,Lehnert T,Wichmann JL,Nau C,Geiger E,Wutzler S,Beeres M,Schulz B,Bodelle B,Ackermann H,Vogl TJ,Bauer RW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) has been successfully applied for oncologic and cardiovascular diagnostics, whereas imaging in myopathies usually employs dedicated protocols restricted to areas of specific interest. In this study, we propose a comprehensive neuromuscular WB-MRI protocol. Eighteen patients with degenerative an...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schramm N,Born C,Weckbach S,Reilich P,Walter MC,Reiser MF

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated the potential reduction of patient exposure during invasive coronary angiography (ICA) if the procedure had only been directed to the vessel with at least one ≥ 50% stenosis as described in the CT report. METHODS:Dose reports of 61 patients referred to ICA because of at least one ≥ 50% steno...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Arendt CT,Tischendorf P,Wichmann JL,Messerli M,Jörg L,Ehl N,Gohmann RF,Wildermuth S,Vogl TJ,Bauer RW

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the technique and report on our initial experience with the use of intrahepatic dynamic contrast magnetic resonance lymphangiography (IH-DCMRL) for evaluation of the lymphatics in patients with hepatic lymphatic flow disorders. METHODS:This is a retrospective review of the imaging and clinical f...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Biko DM,Smith CL,Otero HJ,Saul D,White AM,DeWitt A,Glatz AC,Piccoli DA,Mamula P,Rome JJ,Dori Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation, and compare with radionuclide GFR (rGFR) in a Radiology setting to assess renal function prior to contrast administration. METHODS:Five hundred and sixteen retrospective rGFR studies from a mix...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Craig AJ,Britten A,Heenan SD,Irwin AG

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. COPD is defined by irreversible airflow obstruction. It is a heterogeneous disease affecting the airways (i.e. chronic bronchitis, airway collapse), the parenchyma (i.e. hyperinflation, air trapping and emph...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ley-Zaporozhan J,Ley S,Kauczor HU

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of our work was to evaluate the long-term results of percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis. A total of 184 cirrhotic patients with HCC underwent PEI as the only anticancer treatment over an 8-year period. Patients were fo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Lencioni R,Pinto F,Armillotta N,Bassi AM,Moretti M,Di Giulio M,Marchi S,Uliana M,Della Capanna S,Lencioni M,Bartolozzi C

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the implementation, applicability and accuracy of the pretest probability calculation provided by NICE clinical guideline 95 for decision making about imaging in patients with chest pain of recent onset. METHODS:The definitions for pretest probability calculation in the original Duke clinical sco...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Roehle R,Wieske V,Schuetz GM,Gueret P,Andreini D,Meijboom WB,Pontone G,Garcia M,Alkadhi H,Honoris L,Hausleiter J,Bettencourt N,Zimmermann E,Leschka S,Gerber B,Rochitte C,Schoepf UJ,Shabestari AA,Nørgaard B,Sato A,

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to determine the relation between major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and anatomical criteria assessed by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in patients with an anomalous coronary artery with an interarterial course (ACAIAC). MATERIAL AND METHODS:We selected CCTA studies of patients with...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ashrafpoor G,Danchin N,Houyel L,Ramadan R,Belli E,Paul JF

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilioma is a rare complication of traumatic liver injury, and the precise site of bile leak is often difficult to demonstrate with a non-invasive technique. We report a case of post-traumatic bile leak in a 15-year-old girl in whom spiral CT after intravenous cholangiography allowed excellent preoperative demonstratio...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Wicky S,Gudinchet F,Barghouth G,Schnyder P

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound has emerged as the primary imaging modality in conditions where either renal obstruction or renal medical disease is suspected on the basis of clinical and laboratory findings. In urinary tract obstruction, pathophysiologic changes affecting the pressure in the collecting system and kidney perfusion are wel...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mostbeck GH,Zontsich T,Turetschek K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of balloon-occluded transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (B-TACE) for the treatment of HCC refractory to conventional TACE (C-TACE). METHODS:This single-center retrospective analysis included 60 consecutive patients who underwent B-TACE (mean age, 61.4 years; male:fem...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kim PH,Gwon DI,Kim JW,Chu HH,Kim JH

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To overcome the limitations of the classical volume scoring method for quantifying coronary calcifications, including accuracy, variability between examinations, and dependency on plaque density and acquisition parameters, a mesh-based volume measurement method has been developed. It was evaluated and compared with th...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Saur SC,Alkadhi H,Desbiolles L,Székely G,Cattin PC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Metastatic breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease, commonly affecting the liver. We report our experience with (90)Y radioembolisation (RE) and its effects on the survival of patients with treatment-refractory breast cancer liver metastases. METHODS:A total of 77 female patients affected by breast cancer ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Cianni R,Pelle G,Notarianni E,Saltarelli A,Rabuffi P,Bagni O,Filippi L,Cortesi E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine repeatability of parameters derived from non-Gaussian diffusion models in data acquired in children with solid tumours. METHODS:Paediatric patients (<16 years, n = 17) were scanned twice, 24 h apart, using DWI (6 b-values, 0-1000 mm-2 s) at 1.5 T in a prospective study. Tumour ROIs were drawn (3 ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Jerome NP,Miyazaki K,Collins DJ,Orton MR,d'Arcy JA,Wallace T,Moreno L,Pearson AD,Marshall LV,Carceller F,Leach MO,Zacharoulis S,Koh DM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To image the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus (PPN), a deep brain stimulation (DBS) target for Parkinson disease, using MRI with validated results. METHODS:This study used the MP2RAGE sequence with high resolution and enhanced grey-white matter contrast on a 7-T ultra-high-field MRI system to image the PP...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Cong F,Wang JW,Wang B,Yang Z,An J,Zuo Z,Zhang Z,Zhang YQ,Zhuo Y

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To implement a novel voxel-based technique to identify statistically significant local cartilage deformation and analyze in-vivo topographic knee cartilage deformation patterns using a voxel-based thickness map approach for high-flexion postures. METHODS:Sagittal 3T 3D-T1w-FLASH-WE-sequences of 10 healthy k...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Horng A,Raya JG,Stockinger M,Notohamiprodjo M,Pietschmann M,Hoehne-Hueckstaedt U,Glitsch U,Ellegast R,Hering KG,Glaser C

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess variability of the average standard uptake value (SUV) computed by varying the number of hottest voxels within an (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG)-positive lesion. This SUV metric was compared with the maximal SUV (SUV(max): the hottest voxel) and peak SUV (SUV(peak): SUV(max) and its 26 neighb...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Laffon E,Lamare F,de Clermont H,Burger IA,Marthan R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sports-related shoulder pain and injuries represent a common problem. In this context, glenohumeral instability is currently believed to play a central role either as a recognized or as an unrecognized condition. Shoulder instabilities can roughly be divided into traumatic, atraumatic, and microtraumatic glenohumeral ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Woertler K,Waldt S

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) positivity of tumor recurrence and vascularity, Ki-67, p53, and histologic grade in patients with ovarian cancer. Nineteen patients with recurrent ovarian cancer underwent FDG PET before second-loo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Cho SM,Park YG,Lee JM,Byun JY,Lee JM,Lee KY,Park GS,Kim HS,Lee BY,Lee KH,Song KS

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hepatic apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and ADC-related indices were correlated with the Mayo risk score for primary biliary cirrhosis (MRSPBC) and METAVIR scores of liver specimens to determine the clinical and pathological significance of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWMRI). ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Peng SS,Jeng YM,Hsu WM,Yang JC,Ho MC

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To (a) determine the diagnostic validity of axillary ultrasound (AUS) in pT1 tumours and whether fine-needle aspiration (FNA) improves its diagnostic performance, and (b) determine the negative predictive value (NPV) of AUS in a simulation environment (cutoff: two lymph nodes with macrometastases) in patient...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： del Riego J,Diaz-Ruiz MJ,Teixidó M,Ribé J,Vilagran M,Canales L,Sentís M,Grup de Mama Vallès-Osona-Bages (GMVOB; Cooperative Breast Workgroup Vallés-Osona-Bagés).

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study determined the effect of dose reduction and kernel selection on quantifying emphysema using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and evaluated the efficiency of a deep learning-based kernel conversion technique in normalizing kernels for emphysema quantification. METHODS:A sample of 131 participant...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bak SH,Kim JH,Jin H,Kwon SO,Kim B,Cha YK,Kim WJ

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the characteristics of multifocal endosteal thickening in patients on bisphosphonate therapy. METHOD:A retrospective study of 68 patients with atypical femoral fractures (as defined by ASBMR) whilst on bisphosphonate therapy was performed. Femoral radiographs were assessed for: focal endosteal t...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mohan PC,Howe TS,Koh JS,Png MA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This tertiary care experience examines the utility of magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) in the management of peripheral trigeminal neuropathies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventeen patients with clinically suspected peripheral trigeminal neuropathies (inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve) were imaged uni...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Cox B,Zuniga JR,Panchal N,Cheng J,Chhabra A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of multidetector CT (MDCT) for detection of lumbar disc herniation with MRI as standard of reference. METHODS:Patients with low back pain underwent indicated MDCT (128-row MDCT, helical pitch), 60 patients with iterative reconstruction (IR) and 67 patients with filtered b...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Notohamiprodjo S,Stahl R,Braunagel M,Kazmierczak PM,Thierfelder KM,Treitl KM,Wirth S,Notohamiprodjo M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the value of a T1-3D black-blood turbo spin echo (TSE) sequence for the diagnosis of abdominal large vessel vasculitis (LVV). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 20 patients with abdominal LVV and 17 controls, who underwent a 3T-MRI scan using a modified T1-3D volumetric isotropic TSE acquisi...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Maurus S,Sommer NN,Kooijman H,Coppenrath E,Witt M,Schulze-Koops H,Czihal M,Hoffmann U,Saam T,Treitl KM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00