Carotid artery stent placement for atherosclerotic disease: rationale, technique, and current status.

abstract：:A computer based verification system which monitors the operation of a 4-MV linear accelerator is described. Fourteen parameters can be checked for proper alignment prior to irradiation. A training simulator was also built to minimize interference with treatment schedules and to provide technicians with experience in ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sternick ES,Berry JR,Curran B,Loomis SA

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old man with an intramedullary spinal cord germinoma was treated successfully with partial resection, combined chemotherapy with carboplatin and etoposide, and reduced-dose local-field radiation therapy. The authors believe this is the first case without syncytiotrophoblastic giant cells so treated. The lite...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Hata M,Ogino I,Sakata K,Murata H,Kawano N,Matsubara S

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effect of the interpretation of plain chest radiographs on the time to definitive diagnosis of aortic dissection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The authors evaluated chest radiographs from 75 patients in whom chest radiography was performed before aortic dissection was diagnosed. The radiographs and a...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Luker GD,Glazer HS,Eagar G,Gutierrez FR,Sagel SS

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The theories of decision processes and signal detection provide a framework for evaluation of observer performance. Some radiological procedures involve a search for multiple similar lesions, e.g., plain radiographic examinations for gallstones or pneumoconiosis. Presuming knowledge of the conventional ROC curve for d...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Metz CE,Starr SJ,Lusted LB

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various complications have been reported after insertion of the Greenfield filter. This report describes an unusual complication after suprarenal placement of this filter: spreading of the filter struts, with perforation of the inferior vena cava, and penetration of the aorta and a vertebral body, followed by fracture...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kim D,Porter DH,Siegel JB,Simon M

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with large arteriovenous malformations (AVM) were successfully treated by transcatheter selective arterial embolization with Gelfoam. An extensive lumbar retroperitoneal acquired AVM was markedly reduced, eliminating any clinical evidence of a persistent left-to-right shunt. A large localized congenital A...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Stanley RJ,Cubillo E

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fluoroscopic system was modified to achieve a 95-98% reduction in radiation exposure and dosage to patients compared with other systems that reduce fluoroscopic radiation dosage. This reduction was accomplished by custom selection of a high conversion-factor, triplemode image intensifier; custom design of a variable...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Wesenberg RL,Amundson GM

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess objectively the sensitivity and specificity of low-field-strength (0.064 T) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, a prospective blind study of 280 examinations was performed to compare low-field-strength MR imaging with computed tomography (CT) and with high-field-strength (1.5-T) MR imaging of the cranium. The s...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Orrison WW Jr,Stimac GK,Stevens EA,LaMasters DL,Espinosa MC,Cobb L,Mettler FA Jr

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate a percutaneous pulmonary embolism (PE) thrombectomy catheter that aspirates, macerates, and removes thrombus. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine in vitro tests were performed by using porcine thrombi at a PE test station that provides continuous fluid output of 2 L/min at a pressure of 50 mmHg. Macroemboli...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kucher N,Windecker S,Banz Y,Schmitz-Rode T,Mettler D,Meier B,Hess OM

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：PURPOSE:To retrospectively determine the frequency and severity of various abnormal laboratory test values following percutaneous cryoablation of liver tumors and to estimate the correlation between laboratory test values and tumor and ablation volumes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This HIPAA-compliant study had institutiona...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Nair RT,Silverman SG,Tuncali K,Obuchowski NA,vanSonnenberg E,Shankar S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors designed and built an overlapping surface coil assembly for magnetic resonance imaging of the spine. A small and a large coil are included, and use of one can be switched to the other without need for patient repositioning. The images are not degraded, and screening studies can immediately be followed by d...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Arakawa M,Krasnor S,Fehn J,McCarten B,Kaufman L

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the effect of low-frequency contrast material-enhanced ultrasound on the vascular endothelium and to determine the parameters and techniques required to deliver a therapeutic agent by using the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All in vivo animal procedures were conduc...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Stieger SM,Caskey CF,Adamson RH,Qin S,Curry FR,Wisner ER,Ferrara KW

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To prospectively assess the utility of perfusion computed tomography (CT) for differentiating minimal from intermediate fibrosis in treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board, and informed consent was ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Ronot M,Asselah T,Paradis V,Michoux N,Dorvillius M,Baron G,Marcellin P,Van Beers BE,Vilgrain V

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound-guided compression repair (UGCR) of catheterization-related femoral artery injuries was evaluated as a possible new imaging-guided interventional procedure. Thirty-nine femoral artery injuries (35 pseudoaneurysms, four arteriovenous fistulas) were detected with color Doppler flow imaging in patients with en...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Fellmeth BD,Roberts AC,Bookstein JJ,Freischlag JA,Forsythe JR,Buckner NK,Hye RJ

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine objectively the current standard of reporting for studies of computer-aided detection (CAD) for computed tomographic (CT) colonography by systematically reviewing published articles. MATERIALS AND METHODS:MEDLINE was searched to identify study articles meeting the inclusion criteria for describing...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Robinson C,Halligan S,Taylor SA,Mallett S,Altman DG

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess whether a combination of in vivo anatomic and functional imaging can help quantify expression of somatostatin receptor type 2 (SSTR2)-based reporters after in vivo gene transfer. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All animal experiments were approved by an institutional animal care and use committee. Six nude mic...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Singh SP,Yang D,Ravoori M,Han L,Kundra V

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the optimal coil and patient position for magnetic resonance imaging of patients with silicone breast implants, images obtained with body, circular surface, flexible, single shoulder, and dual shoulder coils in various numbers of patients were compared with regard to signal-to-noise ratio (S/N), decay of ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sinha S,Gorczyca DP,DeBruhl ND,Shellock FG,Gausche VR,Bassett LW

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare and evaluate the measures of costs for core-needle and surgical breast biopsies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three measures of costs were evaluated: (a) input resources, (b) actual payments, and (c) billed charges. A combination of methods were used for data collection from 10 sites enrolled in a large-sc...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Burkhardt JH,Sunshine JH

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A presumed new radiological-pathological entity of atherosclerotic subintimal of the carotid artery is described. Subintimal hematomas were found in 12 of 50 (24%) carotid bifurcations during surgery for repeated transient ischemic attacks in a single hemispheric distribution; only 33% were associated with ulcerations...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Edwards JH,Kricheff II,Gorstein F,Riles T,Imparato A

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To derive normalized data for the estimation of effective, gonadal, and peak skin doses to patients undergoing vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty and to investigate the potential for cancer induction, genetic effects, and radiation-induced skin injury after such procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Dose values normali...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Perisinakis K,Damilakis J,Theocharopoulos N,Papadokostakis G,Hadjipavlou A,Gourtsoyiannis N

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Supine or prone positioning of the patient on the gantry table is the current standard of care for CT-guided lung biopsy; positioning biopsy side down was hypothesized to be associated with lower pneumothorax rate. Purpose To assess the effect of positioning patients biopsy side down during CT-guided lung b...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Drumm O,Joyce EA,de Blacam C,Gleeson T,Kavanagh J,McCarthy E,McDermott R,Beddy P

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively determine and compare the sensitivity and specificity of unenhanced and contrast material-enhanced computed tomography (CT) (reference standard) in the diagnosis of brain abnormalities and to evaluate any change in diagnosis that resulted from the contrast-enhanced study. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Branson HM,Doria AS,Moineddin R,Shroff MM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors prospectively treated 10 consecutive patients with multiloculated empyemas with intracavitary instillation of urokinase via a percutaneous drainage catheter. Urokinase (100,000 IU) in 100 mL of 5% dextrose in water was instilled into the pleural cavity via a percutaneous drainage catheter. After overnight ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Lee KS,Im JG,Kim YH,Hwang SH,Bae WK,Lee BH

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the elasticity of the coracohumeral ligament (CHL) in healthy individuals and patients with clinical findings suggestive of unilaterally involved adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The institutional review board approved this single-institution prospective study, which...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Wu CH,Chen WS,Wang TG

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy for treatment of dominant intraprostatic lesions may require integration of functional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with treatment-planning computed tomography (CT). The purpose of this study was to compare prospectively the landmark and iterative closest point metho...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Huisman HJ,Fütterer JJ,van Lin EN,Welmers A,Scheenen TW,van Dalen JA,Visser AG,Witjes JA,Barentsz JO

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Findings from computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US) examinations of 74 patients who were clinically thought to have pelvic masses and of 110 patients who had possible recurrence of pelvic tumors were analyzed. There was no significant difference in the ability of the two modalities to identify masses or to pred...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Sanders RC,McNeil BJ,Finberg HJ,Hessel SJ,Siegelman SS,Adams DF,Alderson PO,Abrams HL

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the success and infection rates of radiologic placement with those of surgical placement of tunneled central venous access catheters (TCVACs) in infants and small children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In 17 pediatric patients, TCVACs were placed with vascular access under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidan...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Nosher JL,Shami MM,Siegel RL,DeCandia M,Bodner LJ

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the safety and diagnostic accuracy of a provocative protocol with heparin and urokinase to induce bleeding and determine the source in patients with chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine patients had gastrointestinal bleeding from an indeterminate source and had negative ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Malden ES,Hicks ME,Royal HD,Aliperti G,Allen BT,Picus D

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three patients were prospectively examined with ultrasound (US) for acute or recurrent Achilles tendon symptoms. Three types of pathologic conditions of the Achilles tendon were found: tendinitis/tenosynovitis, acute tendon trauma, and postoperative changes. US appears to enable differentiation of these conditi...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Blei CL,Nirschl RP,Grant EG

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00