Can noise reduction filters improve low-radiation-dose chest CT images? Pilot study.

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess forced-expiratory bronchial collapsibility in healthy volunteers by using multidetector computed tomography (CT) and to compare the results with the current diagnostic criterion for bronchomalacia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The institutional review board approved this HIPAA-compliant study. Following inf...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Litmanovich D,O'Donnell CR,Bankier AA,Ernst A,Millett ME,Loring SH,Boiselle PM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A model of the normal anatomy of the capsular attachments of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus is developed based upon anatomic dissections. The term "fascicles" is applied to the delicate bands of connective tissue which join the posterior lateral meniscus to the joint capsule around the popliteal synovial s...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Jelaso DV

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To prospectively assess the potential of noninvasive diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to depict changes in microperfusion and diffusion in patients with acute unilateral ureteral obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The local ethics committee approved the study protocol. Informed consent was ob...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Thoeny HC,Binser T,Roth B,Kessler TM,Vermathen P

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xeroradiographic evaluation of the axillary lymph nodes permits differentiation of characteristic patterns, including normal nodes and those enlarged as the result of fatty infiltration, inflammation, metastases from a breast primary, or primary nodal disease such as lymphoma or hyperplasia. The author describes his e...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kalisher L

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients with intra-abdominal mesenchymal sarcomas were examined with gray scale ultrasonography. Masses were present in the mesentery, abdominal hollow viscera, liver, and retroperitoneal areas. Four different ultrasonic patterns were observed in the extra hepatic abdominal masses: (a) hyperechoic masses...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Bree RL,Green B

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the usefulness of power Doppler ultrasonography (US) with a microbubble contrast agent in assessing the therapeutic response of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) treated with percutaneous radio-frequency (RF) ablation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty patients with 45 nodular HCC lesions 1.0-3.8 cm in di...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Choi D,Lim HK,Kim SH,Lee WJ,Jang HJ,Lee JY,Paik SW,Koh KC,Lee JH

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether default mode network (DMN) spatial properties can be directly affected by pain, with a comparison of painful and nonpainful conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The authors performed a functional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging study, approved by the local institutional ethics committee, in...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Mantini D,Caulo M,Ferretti A,Romani GL,Tartaro A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleven patients who had lung tumors associated with obstructive pneumonitis and who failed to yield diagnostic material at conventional bronchoscopic biopsy underwent real-time ultrasonographic (US) studies and US-guided aspiration biopsy. Sonography of the consolidated lung showed a wedge-shaped hypoechoic lesion con...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Yang PC,Luh KT,Wu HD,Chang DB,Lee LN,Kuo SH,Yang SP

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of subacute spinal subdural hematoma in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis. Only 18 such cases have been reported in the nonradiological literature. Early diagnosis is imperative in order to minimize neurological sequelae. ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sokoloff J,Coel MN,Ignelzi RJ

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skull scintigraphy was performed in 68 children with suspected craniosynostosis after injection of technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate. The scans demonstrated four patterns of sutural activity: normal, absent, increased, and wide. When correlated with surgical findings, "absent" indicated fused sutures, "increased"...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Tait MV,Gilday DL,Ash JM,Boldt DJ,Harwood-Nash DC,Fitz CR,Barry J

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose To assess the performance of computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems and to determine the dominant ultrasonographic (US) features when classifying benign versus malignant focal liver lesions (FLLs) by using contrast material-enhanced US cine clips. Materials and Methods One hundred six US data sets in all subje...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Ta CN,Kono Y,Eghtedari M,Oh YT,Robbin ML,Barr RG,Kummel AC,Mattrey RF

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vertebral mineral loss (measured by computed tomography) was compared to peripheral mineral loss (measured by photon absorptiometry) in immobilized monkeys. Significantly greater loss was found in axial cancallous bone than in peripheral cortical bone. The accuracy of vertebral CT measurements in one animal was determ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Cann CE,Genant HK,Young DR

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the decisions made by uroradiologists regarding choice of type of intravenous contrast material (low-osmolar contrast media [LOCM] vs conventional ionic agents) and frequency of use of corticosteroid prophylaxis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A questionnaire was mailed to 158 members of the Society of Urorad...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Cohan RH,Ellis JH,Dunnick NR

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of biphasic computed tomography (CT) with mesenteric CT angiography in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty-two patients with clinically suspected AMI underwent prospective imaging with biphasic multi-detector row CT. Mesenter...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kirkpatrick ID,Kroeker MA,Greenberg HM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine if patients with multiple fluid collections need every collection aspirated and if cross-contamination is a risk if separate sterile procedures are not followed for each aspiration. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Records from 1,076 imaging-guided percutaneous aspirations and drainages over 39 months were r...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Heneghan JP,Everts RJ,Nelson RC

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of simultaneous acquisition of magnetic resonance images from two different locations was combined with a modification of a commercially available oblique multisection method. By angling the sections slightly from the coronal plane and rotating the subject, simultaneous sections can be obtained within th...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kneeland JB,Jesmanowicz A,Hyde JS

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey of the members of the Society for Pediatric Radiology indicates that currently the majority of pediatric radiologists do not perform or interpret examinations using radionuclides, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT). A decisive factor determining involvement with these techniques is the type of institutio...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Leonidas JC,McCauley RG,Faerber EN

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prognostic importance of periintervention serum levels of acute-phase reactants in 6-month restenosis after stent implantation in the carotid artery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred eight consecutive patients with 70% or greater stenosis of the internal carotid artery (ICA) according to the ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Schillinger M,Exner M,Mlekusch W,Rumpold H,Ahmadi R,Sabeti S,Lang W,Wagner O,Minar E

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurements of the intensity distribution of a 60-Co beam revealed a significant field distortion caused by minor misalignment of the collimator assembly which was not detected by routine methods. Accurate monitoring of radiation intensity distribution and periodic visual inspection of collimators are suggested for ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Zeman GH,Rao GU,Hazra TA

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate at which age testicular blood flow can be demonstrated consistently by color Doppler sonography and power Doppler sonography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this prospective study, 172 normal testes of 86 boys (age range, 4 days to 15 years) were examined with gray-scale ultrasound, color Doppler sono...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Bader TR,Kammerhuber F,Herneth AM

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the ability of positron emission tomography (PET) with 2-[fluorine-18]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) to allow differentiation of benign from malignant intraosseous lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty patients with strictly intraosseous lesions (five benign and 15 malignant [three primary and 12 met...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Dehdashti F,Siegel BA,Griffeth LK,Fusselman MJ,Trask DD,McGuire AH,McGuire DJ

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous wave (CW) and pulsed Doppler ultrasound studies with spectral analysis were used to detect the left coronary arterial blood flow in patients who were undergoing routine echocardiography. The pulmonary artery is a stable ultrasonic landmark from which detection of the blood flow can be effected. The left cor...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Gramiak R,Holen J,Moss AJ,Gutierrez OH,Picone AL,Roe SA

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate differences in T2 values in femoral and tibial cartilage at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in patients with varying degrees of osteoarthritis (OA) compared with healthy subjects and to develop a mapping and display method based on calculation of T2 z scores for visual grading and assessment of cart...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Dunn TC,Lu Y,Jin H,Ries MD,Majumdar S

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A reciprocating Bucky design for serial film changers is described. It is simple to construct. Inexpensive, and enhances radiograph resolution by eliminating grid lines. ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Becker JA,Heiferman S

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-nine patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb were studied with repeated duplex ultrasound (US) for at least 1 year or until the vein became normal at US. Standard anticoagulant therapy was given for 3 months. In 36 patients, the veins became normal within 1 year. The likelihood of normalizat...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Mantoni M

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of the CT and ultrasound scans from examinations of 30 patients who had hepatocellular carcinoma (hepatoma) was undertaken with special emphasis placed on evaluation of hepatic distribution of tumor, vascular invasion, and extrahepatic spread. Although both CT and ultrasound detected hepatoma in...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： LaBerge JM,Laing FC,Federle MP,Jeffrey RB Jr,Lim RC Jr

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of advanced or recurrent primary tracheal neoplasms has been restricted to palliative external beam irradiation. A patient with recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea was recently treated again by combined external irradiation and endotracheal brachytherapy with iridium 192 sources; the results w...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Percarpio B,Price JC,Murphy P

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers Alliance (QIBA) Profile for fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT imaging was created by QIBA to both characterize and reduce the variability of standardized uptake values (SUVs). The Profile provides two complementary claims on the precision of SUV measurements. First, tumor glycolytic a...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kinahan PE,Perlman ES,Sunderland JJ,Subramaniam R,Wollenweber SD,Turkington TG,Lodge MA,Boellaard R,Obuchowski NA,Wahl RL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound detected cystic intracranial lesions in 18 infants. Lesions included porencephaly (6 infants), hydranencephaly (1 infant), a quadrigeminal cyst (1 infant), Dandy-Walker syndrome (1 infant), and cavum septi pellucidi and Vergae (9 infants). Cystic lesions of the infant brain can be delineated accurately with...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Mack LA,Rumack CM,Johnson ML

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the vascular and biliary liver anatomy and its relevance to the creation of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Acrylic casts of 25 normal human livers (necropsy specimens) were obtained. The anatomy of the hepatic veins, portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Uflacker R,Reichert P,D'Albuquerque LC,de Oliveira e Silva A

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00