MR imaging of the small bowel.

abstract：:The role of MR imaging as a noninvasive technique in the detection and evaluation of musculoskeletal diseases is unquestionable. Most of the studies reported in the literature are based on high-field MR imaging. Initial studies performed with low-field-strength have reported unsatisfactory results in the assessment of...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Tavernier T,Cotten A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the high prevalence, increasing incidence, and significant morbidity and mortality related to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a robust and cost-effective screening and surveillance program is needed. Most societies recommend ultrasound for HCC screening, despite lack of standardization in imaging acquisition, re...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Fetzer DT,Rodgers SK,Harris AC,Kono Y,Wasnik AP,Kamaya A,Sirlin C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skeletal growth is a dynamic process. A knowledge of the structure and function of the normal growth plate is essential in order to understand the pathophysiology of abnormal skeletal growth in various diseases. In this well-illustrated article, the authors provide a radiographic classification of abnormal growth plat...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Kumar R,Madewell JE,Swischuk LE

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviewed the major sports medicine conditions affecting the knee and their MR imaging appearance. MR imaging of the knee is considered efficacious especially in the setting of indeterminate clinical findings and can stratify patients, guiding further surgical management. MR imaging affects the diagnosis a...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Carrino JA,Schweitzer ME

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improvements in scan speed and resolution are changing the role of the pulmonary imager. An understanding of airway mechanics and blood flow physiology is required to take full advantage of the new technology. Assessment of regional airflow and blood flow provides information that is currently unavailable from clinica...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Galvin JR,Gingrich RD,Hoffman E,Kao SC,Stern EJ,Stanford W

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of surgical therapy for ischemic heart disease and the prospects for modification of risk factors for coronary artery disease have made the detection of coronary artery disease in asymptomatic patients more important. Cardiac fluoroscopy is an inexpensive and relatively efficacious screening method for coro...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Green CE,Kelley MJ

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American College of Radiology Breast Imaging and Reporting Data System (ACR BI-RADS) defines a mass as a space-occupying lesion seen in at least two projections. This article focuses on the management of breast masses with mammography and ultrasonography. Recommended work-up pathways are modified for nonpalpable m...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Bassett LW

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast MR imaging is the most sensitive modality for breast cancer detection. This high sensitivity has led to widespread adoption of this technique, particularly in screening women at elevated risk for breast cancer. Despite its high sensitivity, standard breast MR imaging protocols are limited by moderate specificit...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Wang LC

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate recognition and reporting of spine abnormalities on MRI requires knowledge of normal anatomy and its variants. This article deals with common normal variants, points out pitfalls which may be sources of errors in interpretation and describes imaging artifacts which are essential to be recognized and not mista...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Tehranzadeh J,Andrews C,Wong E

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging has a key role in the identification of bronchiectasis. Over the years, imaging tests have become increasingly accurate in depicting the features of early bronchiectasis. This article covers the clinical, pathologic, and functional features of bronchiectasis; high-resolution CT scan technique; the signs of bro...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Hansell DM

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：:The presence of multiple intestinal air-fluid levels and the distention of jejunum and colon are common and expected sequelae of small bowel bypass procedures for morbid obesity. The radiologist must be familiar with these findings in order to avoid the misdiagnosis of bowel obstruction. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Wade DH,Richards V,Burhenne HJ

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The innovation of balloon dilatation of urethral stricture and prostatic hypertrophy is a major contribution to interventional radiology. The procedure involves minimal trauma, produces immediate relief of symptoms, and probably results in less frequent and less difficult redilatations. The sparsity of reports in the ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： McCallum RW

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The posterior skull base can be involved by a variety of pathologic processes. They can be broadly classified as: traumatic, neoplastic, vascular, and inflammatory. Pathology in the posterior skull base usually involves the lower cranial nerves, either as a source of pathology or a secondary source of symptoms. This r...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Job J,Branstetter BF 4th

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a serious public health problem. The incidence of osteoporotic fractures increases with age. As life expectancy increases, social costs associated with osteoporotic fractures will multiply exponentially. The early diagnosis of osteoporosis, thanks to evermore precise devices, becomes, therefore, fundam...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Guglielmi G,Muscarella S,Leone A,Peh WC

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important clinically to be able to differentiate ulcerative colitis from Crohn's colitis because they differ considerably in the nature of complications and prognoses. Radiographically, it is possible to render a specific diagnosis in the vast majority of cases using criteria described in this article. The probl...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Caroline DF,Evers K

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal cranial ultrasound continues to be a popular initial imaging modality because of the safety, low-cost, and portability of the examination. The higher frequency transducers and enhanced ability for signal processing that is possible with current ultrasound machines improves visualization of complex congenital ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Barr LL

更新日期：1999-11-01 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：:Perforations of the gastrointestinal tract have many causes. Holes in the wall of gastrointestinal organs can be created by blunt or penetrating trauma, iatrogenic injury, inflammatory conditions that penetrate the serosa or adventitia, extrinsic neoplasms that invade the gastrointestinal tract, or primary neoplasms t...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Rubesin SE,Levine MS

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most prevalent newly diagnosed noncutaneous malignancy in men. With the continued use of prostate-specific antigen screening, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of prostate biopsied performed. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) is an essential tool used for detecting prostate pathology...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Boczko J,Messing E,Dogra V

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correction of structural defects of the heart associated with cyanotic heart disease often requires rerouting of systemic venous return into the pulmonary arteries and pulmonary venous return into the ventricles. Preliminary experience suggests that magnetic resonance imaging, through its superior depiction of the res...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Soulen RL,Donner RM

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract injury occurs in 10% of all abdominal trauma patients, and the kidney is the most commonly injured organ in the urinary tract. CT with contrast enhancement is the modality of choice for cross-sectional imaging of renal trauma because it quickly and accurately can demonstrate injury to the renal parenchym...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Lee YJ,Oh SN,Rha SE,Byun JY

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CT currently plays a vital role in pancreatic cancer staging. Continued advancements in computers, scanner technology, and 3D software have improved CT detection of smaller masses and staging. In particular, the introduction of MDCT and real-time 3D volume-rendering software have greatly improved the visualization of ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Horton KM,Fishman EK

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower resolution CT scanners play an important role in the evaluation of the cerebellopontine angle, but careful integration along with the older conventional examinations is often necessary. A high-resolution CT scanner may provide all the necessary information. With proper techniques, bony changes are most clearly a...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Taylor S

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head and neck imaging studies frequently encompass the oral cavity and human dentition. Given the relatively wide prevalence of dental disease, the likelihood of detecting incidental dental pathology is high. This article provides an overview of dental terminology, anatomy, restorations, and associated computed tomogr...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Husain MA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients who have lymphoma, the presence and distribution of thoracic involvement is important in both tumor staging and treatment. Thoracic involvement in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is more common than in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). In HL, mediastinal lymphadenopathy with contiguous spread is a hallmark, and lung paren...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Bae YA,Lee KS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the major contributions to our understanding of the rheumatic diseases. These include the first definite evidence of linkage between genes controlling the immune response and the major histocompatibility complex genotype; the recognition of the types and the role of the many crystals in arthritis;...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Mongey AB,Hess EV

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary embolism is a common disease entity that is difficult to diagnose accurately by noninvasive methods. Ventilation-perfusion is a pivotal study in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. The role of standard and newer modalities in evaluating pulmonary embolism is discussed in this articl...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Blinder RA,Coleman RE

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic ultrasound with endovaginal ultrasound is often the imaging test of choice in the initial evaluation of nonpregnant women with pelvic pain. This article considers the sonographic observations and techniques useful in diagnosis of a variety of gynecologic causes of pelvic pain in these women, including ovarian h...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Patel MD,Young SW,Dahiya N

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal stenosis in either the cervical or lumbar spinal segments is one of the most common indications for spine imaging and intervention, particularly among the elderly. This article examines the pathophysiology and imaging of the corresponding clinical syndromes, cervical spondylotic myelopathy or neurogenic intermi...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Maus TP

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00