How I do it: evaluating renal masses.

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the repeatability in human volunteers of software-quantified small bowel motility captured with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and to test the ability to detect changes in motility induced by pharmacologic agents. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was approved by the Royal Free Research Ethics Committ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Menys A,Taylor SA,Emmanuel A,Ahmed A,Plumb AA,Odille F,Alam A,Halligan S,Atkinson D

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the imaging characteristics of an amorphous silicon flat-panel detector (FPD) for digital chest radiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The 41 x 41-cm digital FPD is constructed on a single monolithic glass substrate with a structured cesium iodide scintillator layer and an amorphous silicon thin-film t...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Floyd CE Jr,Warp RJ,Dobbins JT 3rd,Chotas HG,Baydush AH,Vargas-Voracek R,Ravin CE

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the complications and imaging findings related to lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) after lung transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The authors retrospectively reviewed the clinical histories and imaging studies of 13 patients from five major medical centers who underwent unilateral (n = 8) or bilat...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Collins J,Müller NL,Kazerooni EA,McAdams HP,Leung AN,Love RB

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant structural and mechanical differences exist between the titanium and stainless steel versions of the Greenfield filter (GF). The titanium GF has a longer leg length (49 mm vs 43 mm), a greater span (38.5 mm vs 28.0 mm), and a larger hook angle (41 degrees vs 23.5 degrees). In vitro tests demonstrated appro...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Teitelbaum GP,Jones DL,van Breda A,Matsumoto AH,Fellmeth BD,Chespak LW,Barth KH

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one patients with prostate cancer underwent intermittent arterial infusion chemotherapy with an implanted reservoir and alteration of the intrapelvic blood flow. One internal iliac artery was embolized with steel coils so that the drugs would perfuse throughout the tumor through a single tube. Angiography perfo...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Nakamura K,Takashima S,Nakatsuka H,Onoyama Y

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sports medicine is one of the most rapidly growing subspecialties in orthopedics. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in sports medicine includes depiction of normal anatomy and pathologic conditions in almost every joint in the body, but the MR examinations most frequently requested are of the knee and shoulder. The repo...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Helms CA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To use magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to examine the short-term (6 months) natural history of the lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC) in carotid artery plaques by examining the placebo group of a multicenter clinical trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Study procedures and consent forms were approved by the institutiona...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sun J,Balu N,Hippe DS,Xue Y,Dong L,Zhao X,Li F,Xu D,Hatsukami TS,Yuan C

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：PURPOSE:To investigate whether the pancreatic uncinate process is hypoplastic in patients with intestinal nonrotation, and to evaluate the association of hypoplasia or aplasia of the uncinate process with mesenteric vascular inversion. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Computed tomographic (CT) scans of the pancreas in five patie...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Inoue Y,Nakamura H

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose To investigate the prognostic value of circumferential left ventricular (LV) strain measured by using cardiac MRI for prediction of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) following an acute ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Materials and Methods Participants with acute STEMI were prospectively e...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Mangion K,Carrick D,Carberry J,Mahrous A,McComb C,Oldroyd KG,Eteiba H,Lindsay M,McEntegart M,Hood S,Petrie MC,Watkins S,Davie A,Zhong X,Epstein FH,Haig CE,Berry C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prototype electronic workstations incorporated in networks linking computed tomographic (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging systems are being developed. The authors compared observer efficiency and sensitivity in reading body CT studies from a two-screen workstation (1,000-line monitors and 12-bit dynamic range in ima...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Foley WD,Jacobson DR,Taylor AJ,Goodman LR,Stewart ET,Gurney JW,Stroka D

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absolute speeds (mR-1) of screen-film systems were determined accurately and precisely from ten independent measurements over a six month period at several beam qualities that included both scatter and scatter-free conditions. The absorbed x-ray energies in the screens that yielded a net film density of 1.0 were obtai...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kodera Y,Doi K,Chan HP

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The T1 and T2 relaxation times of primary tumors of the musculoskeletal system were calculated in 54 patients. No correlation was found between the relaxation values and the histopathologic type of the tumors. Lipoma had the same relaxation characteristics as normal fat. Otherwise tumors could be differentiated from n...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Pettersson H,Slone RM,Spanier S,Gillespy T 3rd,Fitzsimmons JR,Scott KN

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the data acquired over 2 1/2 years regarding the use of mechanical thrombolysis as the routine, preferred treatment for thrombosed access grafts in a large patient population undergoing hemodialysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Mechanical thrombolysis was performed in 1,176 cases. Data were collected on ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Beathard GA,Welch BR,Maidment HJ

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose To assess whether contrast material-enhanced ultrasonography (US) can be used to differentiate responders from nonresponders among patients with clinically active Crohn disease after 6 weeks of pharmacologic treatment. Materials and Methods This prospective study was approved by our ethics committee, and writt...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Quaia E,Sozzi M,Angileri R,Gennari AG,Cova MA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the use of ultrasound (US) for detection of wooden foreign bodies implanted in cadaveric specimens. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Wooden foreign bodies were randomly placed in the plantar soft tissues of three cadaver feet by using 5-mm-long incisions. Ten foreign bodies were 2.5 x 1.0 mm (length x diamete...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Jacobson JA,Powell A,Craig JG,Bouffard JA,van Holsbeeck MT

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of talocalcaneal coalition were evaluated with routine radiography, conventional tomography, 99mTc-MDP bone scintigraphy, and computed tomography (CT). Routine radiography was normal in 1 case and demonstrated secondary findings suggesting coalition in 2. Conventional tomography confirmed the coalition in ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Deutsch AL,Resnick D,Campbell G

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare biliary tract depiction in living potential liver donors at conventional magnetic resonance (MR), mangafodipir trisodium-enhanced excretory MR, and multi-detector row computed tomographic (CT) cholangiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eight living potential liver donors underwent iodipamide meglumine-e...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Yeh BM,Breiman RS,Taouli B,Qayyum A,Roberts JP,Coakley FV

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess brachial plexus magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features and limb-girdle muscle abnormalities as signs of muscle denervation in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was approved by the local ethical committees on human studies, and written informed conse...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Gerevini S,Agosta F,Riva N,Spinelli EG,Pagani E,Caliendo G,Chaabane L,Copetti M,Quattrini A,Comi G,Falini A,Filippi M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two successive hepatic arterial embolizations were performed in a patient with hypercalcemia secondary to hepatocellular carcinoma. The first procedure was performed on an emergency basis due to a cardiovascular episode and was immediately beneficial. The second procedure, performed five months later for a recurrence,...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Roche A,Franco D,Dhumeaux D,Bismuth H,Doyon D

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of vertebral sarcoidosis in pediatric patients are presented. All such patients reported have been black, 13-15 years old, and have a history of back pain. Radiographs of the involved vertebrae show primarily lytic destruction with sclerotic borders in some of the lesions. Fungal infections, tuberculosis, py...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Stump D,Spock A,Grossman H

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the accuracy of three-dimensional, Fourier transform, time-of-flight magnetic resonance (MR) angiography in the detection of intracranial steno-occlusive diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred thirty-one patients (62 male and 69 female patients, aged 6-77 years [mean, 53 years 8 months]) underwe...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Korogi Y,Takahashi M,Mabuchi N,Miki H,Shiga H,Watabe T,O'Uchi T,Nakagawa T,Horikawa Y,Fujiwara S

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous cholecystolithotripsy can be performed with a transhepatic or transperitoneal approach. Because the anatomy of the gallbladder varies from person to person, the authors began a study to evaluate the position of the gallbladder with computed tomographic scans of 100 patients known to have stones in their g...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Hruby W,Urban M,Stackl W,Armbruster C,Marberger M

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four nodules, visualized with 99mTc pertechnetate at 20-60 min., were not visualized with either 123I or 131I at 2-4 hours. Each nodule was demonstrated to have autonomy of function in excess of surrounding normal tissue when imaged with radioiodine after TSH suppression. Rapid turnover of an iodine moiety would seem ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Miller JM,Kasenter AG,Marks DS

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the anatomic development of native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) during the first 6 weeks after creation by using ultrasonographic (US) measurements in a multicenter hemodialysis fistula maturation study. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Each institutional review board approved the prospective study protocol, and...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Robbin ML,Greene T,Cheung AK,Allon M,Berceli SA,Kaufman JS,Allen M,Imrey PB,Radeva MK,Shiu YT,Umphrey HR,Young CJ,Hemodialysis Fistula Maturation Study Group.

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively determine the long-term outcome (>6 months) of placement of tunneled hemodialysis catheters. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The HIPAA-compliant study protocol was approved by the Committee on Human Research, which waived the requirement for informed consent. The records of patients who underwent hemo...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Wang J,LaBerge JM,Chertow GM,Kerlan RK,Wilson MW,Gordon RL

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiologic manifestations of Reiter disease in 56 patients are described. Although the findings are often nonspecific, certain features are distinctive, particularly when present in combination. These include subtle periosteal bone apposition at bony prominences, the infrequency of regional panarthritis and hip an...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Martel W,Braunstein EM,Borlaza G,Good AE,Griffin PE Jr

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the benefit of adding diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging to gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and MR cholangiopancreatography in the preoperative evaluation of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The institutional review board approved this retrospective study and waive...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Park MJ,Kim YK,Lim S,Rhim H,Lee WJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective health care delivery systems rely heavily on high degrees of skill in professionalism and communication. These skills are essential to all of the missions of a successful radiology department. Until recently, there was a lack of emphasis on the importance of these issues and a lack of efforts in setting expe...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Donnelly LF,Strife JL

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether excess prostate-specific antigen (PSA) improves the accuracy of predicting positive biopsy results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Results of prostate biopsy in 130 consecutive patients were correlated with transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) findings, digital rectal examination results, serum PSA level,...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Rubens DJ,Gottlieb RH,Maldonado CE Jr,Frank IN

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00