A private breast imaging practice: medical audit of 25,788 screening and 1,077 diagnostic examinations.

abstract：:Mammography utilization remains below the level needed to achieve the National Cancer Institute's year-2000 goals for reducing breast cancer mortality by 50%. Previous research has identified both patient and physician barriers. The authors interviewed 600 randomly selected women who were offered a free mammographic e...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Rimer BK,Keintz MK,Kessler HB,Engstrom PF,Rosan JR

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Innovations in design of a dedicated breast scanner resulted in automation of the scanning process, the production of high resolution images of the whole breast and an efficient mode of image review. The results of clinical evaluation of the prototype of this breast scanner investigating normal breasts as well as beni...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Maturo VG,Zusmer NR,Gilson AJ,Smoak WM,Janowitz WR,Bear BE,Goddard J,Dick DE

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the use of simultaneous defecography and peritoneography (defecoperitoneography) in patients with an unexplained widening of the rectovaginal space noted at defecography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-two patients with unexplained widening of the rectovaginal space noted at defecography were studied...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Bremmer S,Mellgren A,Holmström B,López A,Udén R

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The postnatal outcome of nine patients with the prenatal diagnosis of fetal hydronephrosis is reported. In only three of the nine cases was true obstructive hydronephrosis demonstrated, and in only one of these cases (11%) the patient might have benefited from decompressive surgery at the time of diagnosis of the abno...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Blane CE,Koff SA,Bowerman RA,Barr M Jr

更新日期：1983-04-01 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：PURPOSE:To determine whether spinal cord atrophy differs among disease subtypes in multiple sclerosis (MS) and whether it offers diagnostic and clinical correlative information beyond that provided by other magnetic resonance (MR) imaging markers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The institutional review board approved the study...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Lukas C,Sombekke MH,Bellenberg B,Hahn HK,Popescu V,Bendfeldt K,Radue EW,Gass A,Borgwardt SJ,Kappos L,Naegelin Y,Knol DL,Polman CH,Geurts JJ,Barkhof F,Vrenken H

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary work has shown that normal lungs have predictable CT patterns and density ranges. In emphysema, there are irregular zones of extremely low density as well as an overall low mean density. CT appears to have considerable potential for early detection of pulmonary emphysema and characterization of the degree ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Rosenblum LJ,Mauceri RA,Wellenstein DE,Bassano DA,Cohen WN,Heitzman ER

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschprung disease is usually diagnosed in infancy. Occasionally patients reach adulthood without diagnosis or treatment. Four cases of adult Hirschprung disease are described. The principal radiographic findings are a markedly dilated, feces-filled colon above the zone of transition; a narrowed rectum; a cone- or fu...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Mindelzun RE,Hicks SM

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the individual technical costs of general diagnostic radiographic, ultrasonographic (US), computed tomographic (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and scintigraphic examinations and interventional radiology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The Radiology Cost and Productivity Benchmarking Study method of ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Saini S,Seltzer SE,Bramson RT,Levine LA,Kelly P,Jordan PF,Chiango BF,Thrall JH

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aqueous myelographic contrast media are needed that are less expensive and better tolerated than metrizamide. This study compares two new, nonionic aqueous contrast media, ioglunide and iopamidol, with two previously developed contrast media, metrizamide and iocarmate. Myelography was performed with one of the contras...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Haughton VM,Ho KC

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred thirty-three cervical spine radiographs of 50 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were examined. The patients were a representative random sample chosen from among 675 patients followed up for more than 10 years. The frequency of occurrence for each radiographic finding was correlated with the duration of r...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Wolfe BK,O'Keeffe D,Mitchell DM,Tchang SP

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the effects on the myometrium of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles and calibrated microspheres (MS) in embolization of the uterine arteries in sheep. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Superselective and bilateral embolization of the uterine arteries was performed with PVA particles and calibrated MS within 24 h...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Pelage JP,Laurent A,Wassef M,Bonneau M,Germain D,Rymer R,Flaud P,Martal J,Merland JJ

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferior vena cava filters were placed in 60 patients. Ultrasound (US) of the venous access site was performed before and 3-5 days after filter placement to determine the prevalence of occlusive and nonocclusive access-site thrombosis (AST). Prevalence of symptoms attributable to AST was also evaluated at 1-month clin...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Molgaard CP,Yucel EK,Geller SC,Knox TA,Waltman AC

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the thyroid was performed with a 1.5-T system and local receiver coil in 19 "healthy" subjects and 34 patients with various focal and diffuse thyroid disorders. The normal gland was typically homogeneous with increased intensity relative to that of muscle on images obtained with long...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Gefter WB,Spritzer CE,Eisenberg B,LiVolsi VA,Axel L,Velchik M,Alavi A,Schenck J,Kressel HY

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the feasibility of obtaining reproducible apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps of normal rat kidneys by using respiratory-triggered spin-echo diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, to investigate the sensitivity of ADC maps in the evaluation of renal blood flow, and to use this ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Yang D,Ye Q,Williams DS,Hitchens TK,Ho C

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improved visualization of the initial bolus of contrast material injected via a lateral Cl-2 puncture for cervical myelography can be obtained by using real-time digital subtraction fluoroscopy. As little as 0.1 ml of metrizamide (250 mg%) can be demonstrated easily. ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sherry RG,Anderson RE

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the new "warp" sequence (slice-encoding metal artifact correction [SEMAC], view-angle tilting [VAT], and increased bandwidth) for the reduction of both through-plane and in-plane magnetic resonance (MR) artifacts with current optimized MR sequences in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA). MATE...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sutter R,Ulbrich EJ,Jellus V,Nittka M,Pfirrmann CW

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively determine if solid renal cortical tumors can be differentiated on computed tomographic (CT) images on the basis of their morphologic features and enhancement patterns. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Institutional review board approval was obtained and the informed consent requirement was waived for t...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Zhang J,Lefkowitz RA,Ishill NM,Wang L,Moskowitz CS,Russo P,Eisenberg H,Hricak H

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Least-squares regression analysis was computerized to provide functional color images of myocardial perfusion patterns. In 8 of the 9 patients studied, changes in pattern indicated that the revascularization procedure speeded the appearance time and/or net rate of 43K uptake. The functional images correlated well with...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Smith RO,Bennett KR,Suzuki A,Lehan PH,Hellems HK

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the records of 23 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue and floor of mouth treated with irradiation after excisional biopsy has shown that: (a) Radiotherapy, primarily using interstitial radium implants, results in excellent local control of the primary area (100%) with preservation of f...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Ange DW,Lindberg RD,Guillamondegui OM

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of severe skin reactions to the use of iocetamic acid as a contrast medium are reported. Although the incidence of this type of reaction was relatively small (1.8%), its severity induced the authors to discontinue the use of this medium. ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Janower ML,Hannon MA

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the kidneys was performed in 14 patients with a severe form of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), a major public health problem in Far Eastern Asia. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of renal assessment with MR imaging in HFRS. Three MR imaging studies we...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kim SH,Kim S,Lee JS,Choi BI,Kim YG,Han JS,Park JH,Han MC,Kim CW

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of renal cell carcinoma in which computed tomography (CT) revealed fatty tissue and calcification within a solid renal mass. The detection of a mass with negative CT numbers at CT and increased echogenicity at ultrasound led to the incorrect diagnosis of angiomyolipoma (renal hamartoma). The ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Strotzer M,Lehner KB,Becker K

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the diagnostic value of spinal ultrasonography (US) in pediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The findings on 38 spinal US scans in 30 patients (mean age, 5.5 months) were compared with those of corresponding magnetic resonance (MR) images. RESULTS:MR imaging showed a normal spinal canal in 14 of...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Rohrschneider WK,Forsting M,Darge K,Tröger J

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate objectively the effects of a microbubble contrast agent on the color Doppler ultrasound (US) examination of breast lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-seven patients aged 23-71 years underwent color Doppler US before and after intravenous injection of a microbubble contrast agent. A 3-minute compu...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Huber S,Helbich T,Kettenbach J,Dock W,Zuna I,Delorme S

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluoroscopically guided percutaneous needle aspiration of focal pulmonary lesions was performed in 108 presumed infectious episodes in 82 immunocompromised patients in whom prior diagnostic studies, including transtracheal aspiration, were negative to inconclusive. Two-thirds of the lesions were 4 cm or smaller. Singl...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Castellino RA,Blank N

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the ability of an extravasation detection accessory (EDA) to detect clinically important (> or = 10 mL) extravascular injection of iodinated contrast material delivered with an automated power injector. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Five hundred patients referred for contrast material-enhanced body computed ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Birnbaum BA,Nelson RC,Chezmar JL,Glick SN

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare lung densitometric measurements that use a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the lungs with those obtained from analysis of two-dimensional (2D) computed tomographic (CT) images, visual emphysema scores, and data from pulmonary function tests. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thoracic helical CT scans w...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Park KJ,Bergin CJ,Clausen JL

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pleural disease is an unusual manifestation of childhood leukemia. Three cases are presented which illustrate a definite association between leukemia and pleural thickening. In two patients, there was bilateral diffuse pleural thickening and, in the other, there were unilateral pleural-based masses. Pleural disease ma...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Siegel MJ,Shackelford GD,McAlister WH

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case of unintentional release of a spring coil into the superior mesenteric artery is reported. The coil migrated distally into the ileocolic artery, and the situation was successfully resolved by retrieval of the coil with grasping forceps. ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Vujic I,Moore L,McWey RE

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00