Is ureteric compression still necessary?

abstract：:Integrated positron-emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) is one of the most important imaging techniques to have emerged in oncological practice in the last decade. Hybrid imaging, in general, remains a rapidly growing field, not only in developing countries, but also in western industrialised healthca...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： de Galiza Barbosa F,Delso G,Ter Voert EE,Huellner MW,Herrmann K,Veit-Haibach P

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound examination was conducted in 151 proven cases of amoebic liver abscess. In the majority of patients the lesion was solitary but 25% of patients had multiple lesions; 17% of all the abscesses were in the left lobe of the liver. Most abscesses had no, or very few internal echoes and these were either of the s...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Boultbee JE,Simjee AE,Rooknoodeen F,Engelbrecht HE

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although extramedullary haemopoiesis (EMH) is relatively common in myelofibrosis, it is seldom symptomatic and rarely involves the intestinal tract. We report a case in which perirectal infiltrate resulted in clinically symptomatic constipation. The barium enema showed tubular rectal narrowing with mucosal pleating. O...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Solomon D,Goodman H,Jacobs P

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of granular cell tumour (GCT) of the biliary tree is reported with the first published sonographic images of this tumour. The difficulty in distinguishing this tumour from cholelithiasis is illustrated. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Foulner D

更新日期：1994-07-01 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 whether 3-T four-dimensional (4D) arterial spin-labelling (ASL) -based magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is useful for assessing the collateral circulation via the circle of Willis in patients with carotid artery steno-occlusive disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Institutional review board approval and ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Iryo Y,Hirai T,Nakamura M,Inoue Y,Watanabe M,Ando Y,Azuma M,Nishimura S,Shigematsu Y,Kitajima M,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of abdominal aortic aneurysm wall calcification on subsequent sac shrinkage after endovascular repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventy-three patients underwent endovascular aneurysm repair. The degree of sac wall calcification on pre-procedural computed tomography (CT) examination was graded f...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Love M,Wray A,Worthington M,Ellis P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To access concordance between radiological severity of aphthae and the more advanced features of Crohn's disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In 75 patients with an established diagnosis of Crohn's disease, we evaluated the radiological severity of colonic aphthae by meticulous double-contrast radiography. The degr...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Hizawa K,Iida M,Aoyagi K,Fujishima M

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reviews prospectively a series of 29 patients who were examined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and discography for degenerative disc disease. All had persistent low-back pain and non-diagnostic initial investigations, including plain films, myelography and/or computed tomography (CT). The imaging chara...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Collins CD,Stack JP,O'Connell DJ,Walsh M,McManus FP,Redmond OM,Ennis JT

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the accuracy of low-dose contrast-enhanced time-resolved 3T magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for the morphological and functional assessment of vascular malformations (VM), and to evaluate its diagnostic potential for the depiction of treatment-induced changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-five patie...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Anzidei M,Cavallo Marincola B,Napoli A,Saba L,Zaccagna F,Lucatelli P,Fanelli F,Bassetti E,Salvatori FM,Catalano C,Passariello R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-tuberculous psoas abscess is associated with a wide variety of conditions in addition to its well known association with infection in the lumbar spine. Computed tomography (CT) enables the diagnosis to be made at a relatively early stage when classical physical signs may be absent. Percutaneous drainage under CT c...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Williams MP

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the most accurate and reproducible semi-automated greyscale thresholding technique for quantifying late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI), by using positron-emission tomography (PET) as the reference standard in patients with coronary artery chronic total ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Zhang LJ,Dong W,Li JN,Mi HZ,Jiao J,Dou RY,An J,Liu JL,He Y,Song XT

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether the presence of kinking and coiling of the carotid arteries is associated with symptoms and an increased degree of carotid artery stenosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and fifty-three consecutive patients examined using multidetector-row computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) were studie...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Saba L,Mallarini G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous fine needle aspiration biopsy was performed in 38 patients. Adequate material for histological diagnosis was obtained in all. No false positive results were obtained and there was only one false negative result. The procedure was without complication in all patients. The biopsy material was obtained by th...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Ennis MG,MacErlean DP

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six neonates are described in whom plain films of the abdomen demonstrated scattered flecks of calcification. Three of the patients had rectal atresia with recto-urethral fistula, one rectal atresia without fistula, one jejunal atresia and one a severe stenosis of the distal small bowel associated with log segment aga...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Cook PL

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the absence of abdominal operative procedures, symptomless spontaneous pneumoperitoneum is uncommon. The case is described of a patient with jejunal diverticulosis who developed spontaneous pneumoperitoneum on three occasions and brief details are given of six other cases of jejunal diverticulosis with pneumoperito...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Wright FW,Lumsden K

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the diagnostic ability of maximum standardised uptake value (SUVmax) at combined single-photon-emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) for the evaluation of osteonecrosis of the jaw. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seven patients with mandibular osteonecrosis (three osteoradionecrosis, thr...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Ogura I,Sasaki Y,Sue M,Oda T,Kameta A,Hayama K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to compare the patient acceptability and the efficacy of two different agents for bowel preparation prior to double contrast barium enema. One-hundred and ninety-four outpatients were randomized to have either two sachets of Picolax or two bottles of Fleet Phospho-soda and restricted to clear ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Macleod AJ,Duncan KA,Pearson RH,Bleakney RR

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniosynostosis, caused by premature fusion of the sutures, may be syndromic or non-syndromic. Radiology has an important role to play in the assessment, management and follow-up of these patients. Initial investigations may often be undertaken within general radiology departments. An understanding of the terminology...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Aviv RI,Rodger E,Hall CM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the clinical use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) it may be more important to understand some of the technical aspects of the imaging technique, rather than the fundamental physical principles. This review, therefore, sets out to present the essential aspects of the technique, including T1 and T2 relaxation time...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Smith MA

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteonecrosis is a relatively common condition, which may be idiopathic or secondary to a variety of clinical situations. It may involve the subarticular region of a joint, when it is commonly referred to as ischaemic necrosis, or the metaphyseal regions of long bones, when it is referred to as bone infarction. In bot...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Saini A,Saifuddin A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal bleeding following abdominal aortic bypass surgery is not uncommon, as approximately 20% of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms have peptic ulcer disease. We have recently seen three patients who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to the complications of their surgery. The cause o...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Dalinka MK,Gohel VK,Schaffer B,Hernberg J

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging of rectal cancer has an increasingly pivotal role in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment stratification of patients with the disease. This is particularly true for advanced rectal cancers where magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings provide essential information that can change treatment. In this review w...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Brown PJ,Hyland R,Quyn AJ,West NP,Sebag-Montefiore D,Jayne D,Sagar P,Tolan DJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder often associated with thymic abnormalities. At onset, thymic lymphoid hyperplasia (TLH) and thymoma can be found in up to 65% and 15% of patients, respectively. Diagnostic imaging is crucial in this setting in order to detect the presence and type of the thymic abnormal...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Priola AM,Priola SM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether a combination of clinical factors, the future liver remnant (FLR) ratio, and hepatic uptake of gadoxetic acid can be used to predict post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) and other major complications (OMC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty-five consecutive patients who underwent pre-hepatectomy ga...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Costa AF,Tremblay St-Germain A,Abdolell M,Smoot RL,Cleary S,Jhaveri KS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with benign chondrolipomatous tumours of the breast were subjected to mammography. In one case this was as part of the investigation of a breast lump detected clinically, while in the other the lesion was detected during routine follow-up of a woman with long-standing cystic hyperplasia. The mammographic ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Stark AM,Sunter JP

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Training in interventional radiology (IR) relies on a traditional apprenticeship; to protect patients, expert supervision is mandatory until knowledge, attitudes and practical skills have been certified as satisfactory. However, the current quality of IR training is threatened by reduced time for trainees to learn, as...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Gould DA,Kessel DO,Healey AE,Johnson SJ,Lewandowski WE

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the thyroid were treated between 1954 and 1981. The duration of follow-up ranged from 39 to 176 months. The overall 5 year survival was 51%. Twenty deaths have been recorded of which 12 were attributed to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Eight patients relapsed following ini...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Makepeace AR,Fermont DC,Bennett MH

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare prostate volumes and distances between anatomical landmarks on MRI images obtained with a phased-array coil (PAC) only and with a PAC and an endorectal coil (ERC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Informed consent was waived for this Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant study. Fifty-nine m...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Mazaheri Y,Afaq AA,Jung SI,Goldman DA,Wang L,Aslan H,Zelefsky MJ,Akin O,Hricak H

更新日期：2015-04-01 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