Effect of a legislative mandate on mammography use and coding practices in Maryland.

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether computed tomographic (CT) findings can help differentiate between benign and clinically worrisome causes of pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study was approved by the institutional review board, and requirement for informed consent was wai...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Olson DE,Kim YW,Ying J,Donnelly LF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffusion magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is evolving into a potent tool in the examination of the central nervous system. Although it is often used for the detection of acute ischemia, evaluation of directionality in a diffusion measurement can be useful in white matter, which demonstrates strong diffusion anisotropy...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Nucifora PG,Verma R,Lee SK,Melhem ER

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background CT deep learning reconstruction (DLR) algorithms have been developed to remove image noise. How the DLR affects image quality and radiation dose reduction has yet to be fully investigated. Purpose To investigate a DLR algorithm's dose reduction and image quality improvement for pediatric CT. Materials and M...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Brady SL,Trout AT,Somasundaram E,Anton CG,Li Y,Dillman JR

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a method combining the velocity of ultrasound and photon absorptiometry in the human radius in vivo, the authors measured the speed of sound in bone (U) and bone mineral content (BMC). From these measurements and a "simple" bone model, they then computed the bone mineral density, compact bone density, and modulu...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Greenfield MA,Craven JD,Huddleston A,Kehrer ML,Wishko D,Stern R

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 24 CT studies in children with brain stem gliomas, the CT appearance was seen to vary with the tumor's physical characteristics. Infiltrative tumors produce diffuse enlargement of the brain stem; they are isodense with brain parenchyma or of decreased density and may show partial enhancement. Some gliomas grow foca...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Bilaniuk LT,Zimmerman RA,Littman P,Gallo E,Rorke LB,Bruce DA,Schut L

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the potential application of contrast material-enhanced three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography (US), as compared with contrast-enhanced 3D computed tomography (CT), for characterization of focal liver tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Institutional review board approval and informed patient consent ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Luo W,Numata K,Morimoto M,Kondo M,Takebayashi S,Okada M,Morita S,Tanaka K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multisection, dual-echo magnetic resonance (MR) transaxial images of blood vessels contain both anatomic and qualitative information about flow. Even so, the images are produced as a series of two-dimensional tomographic sections from which full visualization of connected structures is difficult. A computer algorithm ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Hale JD,Valk PE,Watts JC,Kaufman L,Crooks LE,Higgins CB,Deconinck F

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors investigated the contrast enhancement characteristics of the coronary artery stent lumen to assess patency and then evaluated the accuracy of computed tomographic (CT) measurement of the in-stent luminal diameter. Nineteen patients (16 men and three women; mean age, 58.7 years) with 26 stents underwent car...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Hong C,Chrysant GS,Woodard PK,Bae KT

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the frequency of the supraacetabular fossa (SAF) (pseudodefect of acetabular cartilage) at magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography of the hip and to compare the MR findings with those from arthroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All patients gave written permission for anonymized use of their medical data ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Dietrich TJ,Suter A,Pfirrmann CW,Dora C,Fucentese SF,Zanetti M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the speed of and changes in the speed of coronary arterial movement during the cardiac cycle with electron-beam computed tomography (CT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:With electron-beam CT, 20 consecutive cross-sectional images were acquired at the mid right coronary artery (with 50-msec acquisition time...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Achenbach S,Ropers D,Holle J,Muschiol G,Daniel WG,Moshage W

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To define the beneficial and detrimental effects of adding exercise to direct magnetic resonance (MR) shoulder arthrography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Direct, intraarticular, gadolinium arthrography of the shoulder was performed in 41 patients, who underwent 1.5-T MR imaging before and after 1 minute of arm swingi...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Brenner ML,Morrison WB,Carrino JA,Nusser CA,Sanders TG,Howard RF,Meier P

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:History A 52-year-old man with a history of urinary tract infections and a previous clinical diagnosis of left inguinal hernia presented to the nephrologist with recent onset of dysuria and increasing swelling in the left inguinoscrotal region in the absence of fever or scrotal trauma. There was no relevant surgical o...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Di Nicolò P,Aleo D,Riccioli E,Granata A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of an angiographically confirmed pulmonary embolus was performed. The thrombus appeared as an intense intraluminal signal within the left descending pulmonary artery; this signal was absent on repeat examination after clot lysis. Because MR will not image flowing blood, it provides a p...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Moore EH,Gamsu G,Webb WR,Stulbarg MS

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computed tomograms, angiograms, and operative findings in 18 intra-atrial and 6 para-atrial lateral ventricle tumors were reviewed. Intra-atrial tumors were characteristically homogeneous, with an intraluminal mass effect. The benign types engulfed the choroid glomus; on angiography, the choroidal arteries were enlarg...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Silver AJ,Ganti SR,Hilal SK

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare specific findings at T1-weighted gradient-echo (GRE) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging performed after administration of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) with nontumorous regional portal perfusion abnormalities seen at computed tomography (CT) during arterial portography (CTAP). MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Scharf J,Hoffmann V,Lehnert T,Anselm H,Richter GM,Kauffmann GW

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To prospectively assess the potential of noninvasive diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to depict changes in microperfusion and diffusion in patients with acute unilateral ureteral obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The local ethics committee approved the study protocol. Informed consent was ob...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Thoeny HC,Binser T,Roth B,Kessler TM,Vermathen P

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the histopathologic and dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging correlates of intrinsic susceptibility-weighted (ISW) MR imaging in patients with primary human breast adenocarcinoma and to assess the relationship between baseline transverse relaxation rate (R2*) and T2* relaxivity change (ΔR2*) a...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Li SP,Taylor NJ,Makris A,Ah-See ML,Beresford MJ,Stirling JJ,d'Arcy JA,Collins DJ,Padhani AR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the early years of nuclear medicine, physicians explored applied nuclear physics, and physicists pursued uncharted areas in medicine. Reflections from Jim Adelstein, MD, PhD, John McAfee, MD, Henry Wagner, MD, Fred Bonte, MD, Dave Kuhl, MD, and Alex Gottschalk, MD, add to the appreciation of the diversity in those ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Potchen EJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To derive a suitable method for grading masticator space invasion in nasopharyngeal carcinoma on the basis of magnetic resonance (MR) images and to determine its prognostic value in patients undergoing intensity-modulated radiation therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After institutional review board approval and in...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Zhang GY,Huang Y,Cai XY,Chen XP,Xu T,Wu J,Wei WH,Liu LZ,Huang ZL,Zhou MM,Xia ST,Wang YJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the dose characteristics of multi-detector row computed tomography (CT) and to provide tabulated dose values and rules of thumb that assist in minimizing the radiation dose at multi-detector row CT. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Weighted CT dose index (CTDI100w) values were obtained from three multi-detec...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Hamberg LM,Rhea JT,Hunter GJ,Thrall JH

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new renal imaging agent, technetium-99m mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3, mertiatide), is currently undergoing clinical trials. Like iodine-131 orthoiodohippurate (OIH)--and unlike all other available agents--it is avidly secreted by the renal tubules. Fifty patients underwent simultaneous renal imaging studies with I...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Russell CD,Thorstad BL,Stutzman ME,Yester MV,Fowler D,Dubovsky EV

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (US) and gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the assessment of the intratumoral structure of an adnexal mass. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The population comprised 82 patients with an adnexal mass who underwent both transvaginal US and gadolinium-...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Komatsu T,Konishi I,Mandai M,Togashi K,Kawakami S,Konishi J,Mori T

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To quantify the effects of spiral computed tomographic (CT) acquisition parameters on the magnitude of three-dimensional (3D) rippling artifacts and polyp depiction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An in vitro colon phantom was constructed with air-filled acrylic cylinders that contained synthetic polyps of 3-13 mm. The...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Whiting BR,McFarland EG,Brink JA

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the association between cumulative operator volume and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence after potentially curative radiofrequency ablation (RFA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. By using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Res...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Lee TY,Lin JT,Ho HJ,Wu MS,Wu CY

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From a clinical-radiologic standpoint, there are a limited number of structures and disease entities in the temporal bone with which one must be familiar in order to proficiently interpret a computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging study of the temporal bone. It is helpful to examine the region in an organiz...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Juliano AF,Ginat DT,Moonis G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively evaluate the accuracy of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in depicting posterior cul-de-sac obliteration in patients with endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Institutional review board approval was not required for this retrospective study, but informed consent was obtained from all patients...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kataoka ML,Togashi K,Yamaoka T,Koyama T,Ueda H,Kobayashi H,Rahman M,Higuchi T,Fujii S

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine if patients with multiple fluid collections need every collection aspirated and if cross-contamination is a risk if separate sterile procedures are not followed for each aspiration. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Records from 1,076 imaging-guided percutaneous aspirations and drainages over 39 months were r...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Heneghan JP,Everts RJ,Nelson RC

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the diaphragm muscle slip sign, a previously unreported finding of pneumoperitoneum on plain radiographs. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Diaphragmatic muscle slips were observed on supine plain abdominal (n = 6) or recumbent frontal chest (n = 3) radiographs in nine patients. Computed tomographic (CT) confi...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Cho KC,Baker SR

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the contribution of the transverse relaxation parameter (T2), macroscopic field inhomogeneities (B0), and blood volume fraction (BVf) to blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD)-based magnetic resonance (MR) measurements of blood oxygen saturation (SO2) obtained in a brain tumor model. MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Christen T,Lemasson B,Pannetier N,Farion R,Remy C,Zaharchuk G,Barbier EL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare diagnostic performance and time efficiency of double-reading first-reader computer-aided detection (CAD) (DR FR CAD) followed by radiologist interpretation with that of an unassisted read using segmentally unblinded colonoscopy as reference standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The local ethical committee...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Iussich G,Correale L,Senore C,Segnan N,Laghi A,Iafrate F,Campanella D,Neri E,Cerri F,Hassan C,Regge D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00