Dose reduction to radiosensitive tissues in CT. Do commercially available shields meet the users' needs?

abstract：AIM:To measure contrast-to-noise ratios of liver lesions on conventional enhanced and digitally subtracted multidetector row computed tomography (CT) images. MATERIALS/METHODS:This study was approved by our hospital internal review board (IRB) and all collected data were evaluated in a Health Insurance Portability and...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Grand DJ,Beland M,Dupuy D,Mayo-Smith WW

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sonographic diagnosis of post-operative enterocutaneous fistula is presented. This has not previously been reported in the English literature. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Tweed CS,Peck RJ

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the accuracy of ultrasound and two magnetic resonance (MR) angiographic techniques with catheter angiography in assessing atherosclerosis at the carotid bifurcation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis were studied by Doppler ultrasound, time-of-flight MR angiography, ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Johnson MB,Wilkinson ID,Wattam J,Venables GS,Griffiths PD

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the contribution which addition of pelvic computed tomography venography (CTV) to a standard CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) imaging protocol makes to a definitive diagnosis of thromboembolic disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and six consecutive patients over the age of 55 years referred for (...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Walsh G,Redmond S

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the added value of dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging (DCE) over T2-weighted imaging (T2-WI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPC) in patients with elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA). METHODS AND MATERIALS:Two hundred and forty-five pa...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： De Visschere P,Lumen N,Ost P,Decaestecker K,Pattyn E,Villeirs G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variations of normal development and benign incidental anomalies are frequently observed on diagnostic neuroimaging. It is important these are recognised for what they are, as misinterpretation may result in unnecessary further investigation, follow-up imaging and anxiety. In this article, we review benign intracrania...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Ramji S,Touska P,Rich P,MacKinnon AD

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Essure device is a permanent birth-control device, which is gaining popularity. The micro-inserts are composed of metallic elements that can be seen on radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Knowledge of the normal location and appearance of the Essure device will ensure appr...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Simpson WL,Beitia L

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the image quality of contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) with low tube voltage settings using an iterative reconstruction algorithm (iDose4) and standard dose filtered back projection (FBP) CT in patients with normal body mass index (BMI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eighty patients with normal ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Li Q,Yu H,Zhang L,Fan L,Liu SY

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the rate of upgrade in our screening population to determine whether open excision biopsy of mucocoele-like lesions (MLL) is still required. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of the breast screening database from 1999-2014 was performed. RESULTS:MLL were identified on core biopsy in 113 women...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Dash I,Dessauvagie B,Hardie M,Saunders C,Wylie E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duplication of the superficial femoral vein (SFV) is a normal variant seen in 20% of contrast phlebograms. Failure to identify thrombus in one limb of a SFV may lead to inappropriate management and subsequent complications. Colour Doppler imaging (CDI) is now the imaging technique of choice in the diagnosis of a deep ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Gordon AC,Wright I,Pugh ND

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparative study is reported of endoscopy and the barium meal in the investigation of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, based on 281 endoscopies. There was total agreement between the two methods in 239 instances, including 101 normals, 80 peptic ulcers and nine cancers. In nine instances with unequivocal follo...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Cumberland DC

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-eight patients presenting with axillary symptoms (pain, oedema, etc) following radiation therapy for breast carcinoma were randomized to be investigated by either computed tomography (CT: 29 patients) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI: 28). The objectives of the study were to compare the efficacy of the two tes...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Dixon AK,Wheeler TK,Lomas DJ,Mackenzie R

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the innervation pattern of extra-ocular muscles in patients with clinically diagnosed Duane's ocular retraction syndrome (DRS) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study population consisted of 11 patients. Six patients had type I DRS (eight eyes), four patients had type...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Xia S,Li RL,Li YP,Qian XH,Chong V,Qi J

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cardiac neoplasms are extremely rare and are far outnumbered by metastases. These are difficult to diagnose and differentiate clinically due to lack of specific clinical manifestations. Technological advances have revolutionised cardiac imaging, with the cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) showing promis...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kumar P,Singh A,Deshmukh A,Kumar S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To gather and compare related clinical studies, and to investigate the accuracy and reliability of deep learning in detecting orthopaedic fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study is a retrospective combination and interpretation of prospectively acquired data. Articles from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane library ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Yang S,Yin B,Cao W,Feng C,Fan G,He S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the significance of abnormal axillary lymph nodes detected at mammographic screening in the absence of a concomitant breast lesion. METHODS:Twenty-three thousand, seven hundred and seven women were screened at the Merrion Unit as part of the Irish National Breast Screening Programme ("BreastCheck") ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lim ET,O'Doherty A,Hill AD,Quinn CM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the value of CT spectral imaging in the differential diagnosis of necrotic hepatocellular carcinoma (nHCC) and hepatic abscess (HA) during the arterial phase (AP) and portal venous phase (PP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty patients with 36 nHCCs and 24 HAs underwent spectral CT during AP and PP. Iodine or...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Yu Y,Guo L,Hu C,Chen K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To contribute to the evidence base evaluating the usefulness of preoperative imaging in management of atypical endometrial hyperplasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A single-centre retrospective observational study was conducted comparing preoperative, post-diagnostic radiological staging with surgicopathological staging...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Morley H,Griffin Y

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of breathing on the detection of small dense pulmonary nodules of threshold conspicuity by spiral computed tomography (SCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty pulmonary nodules of high density were created by endobronchial deployment of 2 and 4mm diameter beads in the peripheral airways of ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Coakley FV,Cohen MD,Johnson MS,Gonin R,Hanna MP

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PURPOSE: To determine whether it is possible to select patients with obstructive hydrocephalus, in the under 1 age group for endoscopic third ventriculocisternostomy (ETV) using pre-operative T2 weighted turbo spin echo (T2W-TSE) sagittal sequence Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging; and to assess ventriculocisternostomy ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Sharman A

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of multiple tuberculomas of the spleen, detected as hypoechoic masses on ultrasound and subsequently proved at operation and histopathology, is presented. This was the only manifestation of the disease. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kapoor R,Jain AK,Chaturvedi U,Saha MM

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duplex Doppler imaging was used to study the effect of pancreatic and bile duct tumours on portal vein and hepatic artery blood flow and the specific Doppler signals recorded from these tumours. Chaotic portal vein flow occurred in 35% (14) of pancreatic and 20% (6) of biliary tumours and complete portal vein occlusio...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Garber SJ,Lees WR

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the fifth in the series of short reviews of internet-based radiological learning resources and will focus on gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary radiology. Below are details of a few of the higher quality resources currently available. Most of the sites cater for medical students and trainee or non-special...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Graham RN,Perriss RW,Scarsbrook AF

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:111Indium (111In) WBC scintigraphy is an accurate method of assessing the extent of inflammatory bowel disease. A prospective study was performed to determine the correlation of ultrasound scanning with 111In WBC scintigraphy in the assessment of inflammatory bowel disease. Eighty-three indium and ultrasound scans wer...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Khaw KT,Saverymuttu SH,Joseph AE

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiographs of the shoulder girdle were examined in 180 women who attended the breast follow-up clinic at the Department of Radiotherapy, Edinburgh. These comprised 52 controls who had been treated by radical mastectomy alone and 128 patients who had received post-operative X-ray therapy. The significance of osteoporo...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Langlands AO,Souter WA,Samuel E,Redpath AT

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty cases of Hodgkin's disease have been investigated using the lymphocyte transformation response to phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) as a mesure of their immunological reaction. The average response of all the cases was lower than that of the controls and lower than that of cases of carcinoma from all sites. Cases of Hod...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Braeman J,Evans IH,Deeley TJ

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the computed tomography (CT) features of Sars-CoV-2 pneumonia between the two sexes and among different age groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Consecutive patients (n=331) who presented to the emergency department and underwent chest CT and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with a time...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Percivale I,Danna PSC,Falaschi Z,Berardo S,Gangi S,Tricca S,Castello LM,Barini M,Airoldi C,Carriero A

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcomas rarely follow irradiation of benign lesions of bone as the dangers of this form of therapy is well recognised. Forty-three patients with soft tissue neoplasms - mainly carcinoma - were irradiated and developed sarcomas in the radiation field. Twenty-four of these patients were seen at this centre in the last ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Smith J

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The imaging and clinical findings of 31 patients with supradiaphragmatic nodal metastases from primary testicular germ cell cancers were reviewed. In 11 patients the primary testicular tumor was a seminoma, and in 20 a non-seminomatous germ cell tumour (NSGCT). The patterns of spread of these tumour types were compare...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Wood A,Robson N,Tung K,Mead G

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrasound appearances of primary liver tumour in three patients are described. Changes in these appearances following devascularisation of the tumour by transcatheter embolisation are demonstrated. A possible mechanism for the change in appearances is suggested and is discussed in the light of plain radiographic ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Dubbins P,Nunnerley HB

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00