Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart.

abstract：:Traumatic injury to the major vessels of the head and neck can result in potentially devastating neurologic sequelae. Until recently, conventional angiography was the primary imaging modality used to evaluate these often challenging patients. Advances in cross-sectional imaging have improved the ability to screen for ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Stallmeyer MJ,Morales RE,Flanders AE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marked increases in national health care costs, along with governmental coverage of health care costs for the elderly under Medicare, have resulted in increased government regulation of medical reimbursement rates. Private insurers and HMOs now provide reimbursements that are frequently the same or lower than those fr...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Farria D,Feig SA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technical details of producing an NMR image are briefly explained, followed by a discussion of what relaxation times mean and how tissue properties affect the NMR image. The rest of the article is devoted to the NMR imaging of the thorax. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Kundel HL,Kressel HY,Epstein D

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article serves as a practical reference to optimize the performance of computed tomography colonography in the detection of colorectal neoplasia. A specific protocol in use at 2 US university programs as well as defined interpretation strategies will be described. With this framework in place, various clinical pe...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Kim DH,Moreno CC,Pickhardt PJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the pancreas is useful as both a problem-solving tool and an initial imaging examination of choice. With newer imaging sequences such as diffusion-weighted imaging, MR offers improved ability to detect and characterize lesions and identify and stage tumors and inflammation. MR cholan...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： O'Neill E,Hammond N,Miller FH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional ultrasound is a new modality finding its way into clinical practice. Most of the major ultrasound vendors are now developing three-dimensional ultrasound capabilities. We expect that although three-dimensional ultrasound will not replace two-dimensional ultrasound, many additional benefits will be id...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Pretorius DH,Borok NN,Coffler MS,Nelson TR

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association of clinically apparent varicoceles with male subfertility and infertility has been noted in the urology literature since the late nineteenth century, and surgical ligation of varicoceles has been considered appropriate therapy in an attempt to improve semen quality and increase fertility for the past 4...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Demas BE,Hricak H,McClure RD

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lacrimal gland region can be involved in a wide spectrum of orbital pathology, including inflammatory, lymphoproliferative, and epithelial tumors. This article focuses on benign and malignant epithelial tumors of lacrimal gland and simulating lesions. The clinical presentations, MR imaging, and pathologic findings...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Mafee MF,Edward DP,Koeller KK,Dorodi S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From technical and interpretative perspectives, upper extremity computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is one of the more challenging vascular CTA applications. Synchronizing the relatively large scan coverage with a single bolus of contrast medium requires precise selection of acquisition and contrast delivery parame...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Hellinger JC,Epelman M,Rubin GD

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It should be clear that there is no prescription for an ideal picture terminal or for an ideal image work station. Image informativeness, the ability to transmit the relevant diagnostic information to the viewer, is the most important medical consideration that has an impact on the individual patient, but short of doi...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Kundel HL

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of mammography can be arbitrarily subdivided into three periods: The Age of Pioneers highlights the work of Salomon, Kleinschmidt, Warren, Vogel, Seabold, Gershon-Cohen, Leborgne, Egan, Gallager, Martin, Dodd, Strax and their colleagues; The Age of Technical Progress adds the names of Gould, Wolfe, and Gro...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Gold RH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TNB of the mediastinum is an accurate, safe, and cost-effective diagnostic tool for the evaluation of mediastinal masses and lymphadenopathy. The technique is most useful in the staging of carcinoma, where it serves as a less expensive and minimally invasive alternative to mediastinoscopy for establishing unresectabil...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Protopapas Z,Westcott JL

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides a summary of acute aortic syndrome (AAS), focusing especially on the multidetector CT technique and findings of AAS, as well as recent concepts regarding the subtypes of AAS, consisting of aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, and unstable aortic aneurysm. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Yoo SM,Lee HY,White CS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal traumatic injuries in children demonstrate characteristic imaging findings. The physis is the most susceptible structure to traumatic injury. The periosteum in children plays a key role in rapid bone healing and stability. The main complications of fractures in children are premature physeal closure, p...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Ho-Fung VM,Zapala MA,Lee EY

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI has been shown to be very useful in the work-up of musculoskeletal neoplasms. The lack of ionizing radiation, the superb contrast resolution, and the ability to directly scan the sagittal and coronal planes make MRI a very attractive imaging mode for treatment planning. With spin-echo MRI, maximum contrast between...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Richardson ML,Kilcoyne RF,Gillespy T 3rd,Helms CA,Genant HK

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a growing body of experience supporting the use of image-guided RFA for the treatment of primary RCC. Because surgical resection is a technique with low mortality, and a proved success rate that is high, this must remain standard therapy for patients with potentially curable RCC. Some patients with low-stage ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Zagoria RJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional imaging techniques such as CT and MR imaging have advantages over traditional barium fluoroscopic techniques in their ability to visualize superimposed bowel loops better and to improve visualization of extraluminal findings and complications. This article discusses MR imaging of the small bowel with e...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Fidler J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic pain during the first trimester of pregnancy can pose a challenge to the clinician. The noninvasive nature, safety, and reliability of ultrasonography make it the diagnostic method of choice for pregnant patients who have pelvic pain. Sonography provides information that allows for diagnosis of both pregnancy-r...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Eyvazzadeh AD,Levine D

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic calcifications, the most common causes of which are calcified granuloma and hydatid disease, occur infrequently. When present, however, they invariably indicate an abnormality, the nature of which may usually be determined by abdominal ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, or conventional contrast radiography. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Darlak JJ,Moskowitz M,Kattan KR

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several large-scale prospective clinical studies establish the validity of managing probably benign breast lesions with periodic mammographic surveillance as a safe and effective alternative to immediate tissue diagnosis. This approach to mammographic interpretation is now very widely accepted; the American College of...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Sickles EA

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Image-guided renal biopsies have an increasing role in clinical practice. Renal mass and renal parenchymal biopsy indications, techniques, and other clinical considerations are reviewed in this article. Image-guided renal mass ablation shows significant promise and increasing clinical utility as more studies demonstra...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Bhagavatula SK,Shyn PB

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankle tenography is an easily learned technique for the treatment of tenosynovitis. This article describes the procedure in detail and discusses the indications and contraindications for tenography. The anatomy of the ankle tendons is briefly reviewed. This article familiarizes radiologists with this minimally-invasiv...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Schreibman KL,Gilula LA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation for splenic injury is an important component of patient assessment after blunt abdominal trauma. Key imaging modalities include ultrasound, particularly for rapid identification of hemoperitoneum, and computed tomography (CT), which permits a more detailed and accurate determination of splenic integrity. Sp...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Boscak A,Shanmuganathan K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRT can detect accurately articular cartilage injuries and associated bone, meniscal, and ligament injuries. Identification and characterization of articular cartilage abnormalities is important for determination of prognosis, therapeutic decision making, and preoperative planning. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： McCauley TR

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuclear medicine imaging of the breast is a US Food and Drug Administration-approved imaging modality that is being integrated into clinical practice to increase the armamentarium of tools available to diagnose breast cancer. The authors' practice, and others that have integrated nuclear medicine imaging of the breast...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Brem RF,Rechtman LR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current instrumentation provides capabilities for minute fetal anatomic exploration and for integrative physiologic inference. This extends the complexity of the study and the diagnostic obligation of the examiner. The direction of study and clarification of findings devolve increasingly upon pathology and pathophysio...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Birnholz J

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flatfoot deformity is a common disorder of the foot and ankle and is caused by loss of the hindfoot arch. Radiologists and clinicians should be familiar with the anatomy and the imaging criteria used to assess injury to the supporting structures. Radiographs and computed tomography are most useful in characterizing th...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Lin YC,Kwon JY,Ghorbanhoseini M,Wu JS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The upper gastrointestinal series traditionally includes fluoroscopy and filming of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Optimal use of each of the available examination techniques in these regions is discussed in this article. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Gelfand DW

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leukemias and lymphomas together account for over 40% of the malignant disorders in childhood. Radiologists who deal with these patients must understand some aspects of the biology, natural history, and clinical manifestations of the disease in order to provide useful imaging consultative services. This article su...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Parker BR

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital nonvascular anomalies of the lung can be subdivided into those affecting the bronchial tree and those affecting parenchymal abnormalities. Embryologic development of the lung is briefly reviewed to facilitate an understanding of developmental pulmonary anomalies. Clinical, radiographic, and therapeutic aspe...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Keslar P,Newman B,Oh KS

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00