CT colonography: the next colon screening examination?

abstract：:Twenty-seven patients presented with painful acute scrotal swelling. After a clinical impression was established, all patients underwent diagnostic imaging with color Doppler ultrasound (US). Seven patients underwent surgical exploration for testicular torsion diagnosed with color Doppler US (100% operative confirmati...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Lerner RM,Mevorach RA,Hulbert WC,Rabinowitz R

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doppler sonography and magnetic resonance (MR) angiography were prospectively used in combination as a substitute for conventional angiography in 24 consecutive patients likely to undergo carotid endarterectomy. Of 19 patients (20 lesions) who underwent carotid endarterectomy, 18 had not undergone preoperative angiogr...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Polak JF,Kalina P,Donaldson MC,O'Leary DH,Whittemore AD,Mannick JA

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To prospectively develop and evaluate the accuracy of a duplex Doppler ultrasonographic (US) index for predicting the presence or absence of esophageal varices in patients with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class A) by using endoscopy as the reference standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study had instituti...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Liu CH,Hsu SJ,Liang CC,Tsai FC,Lin JW,Liu CJ,Yang PM,Lai MY,Chen PJ,Chen JH,Kao JH,Chen DS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified transfemoral technique for testicular venography and occlusion of the testicular vein (TV) was used to treat 30 patients with a total of 43 varicoceles (17 left-sided and 13 bilateral). Occlusion was satisfactory in all left varicoceles and 90% of right varicoceles. This coaxial technique facilitates subsel...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Berkman WA,Price RB,Wheatley JK,Fajman WA,Sones PJ,Casarella WJ

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine and quantify the major sources of anxiety for patients undergoing magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and to suggest means by which to eliminate or diminish their negative effects, the authors studied anxiety in 46 subjects. Of these, 20 randomly selected subjects who successfully completed the examination pa...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Quirk ME,Letendre AJ,Ciottone RA,Lingley JF

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To comprehensively characterize the dosimetric properties of a clinical digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) system for the acquisition of mammographic and tomosynthesis images. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Compressible water-oil mixture phantoms were created and imaged by using the automatic exposure control (AEC) of ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Feng SS,Sechopoulos I

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We believe that a substantial experience demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of infrapopliteal artery PTA has been accumulated. It is clear that the results of tibial PTA and femoropopliteal PTA are closely associated for most patients undergoing limb salvage procedures. Anatomic selection is most important; pa...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Bakal CW,Cynamon J,Sprayregen S

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of 133 thoracic percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsies performed with a new dual cutting edge needle were analyzed to see if it could reduce the false-negative rate for malignancy compared with that achieved with a sharply beveled spinal needle. Results of cytologic examinations were compared with those ...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Weisbrod GL,Herman SJ,Tao LC

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present 3 cases of surgically proved Klatskin tumor diagnosed by ultrasound alone. Sonographic features of these tumors include (a) dilatation of the intrahepatic biliary ducts but not the extrahepatic duct, (b) non-union of the right and left hepatic ducts, and (c) small, solid masses at the hepatic hilus...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Meyer DG,Weinstein BJ

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been used to evaluate many musculoskeletal lesions, the MR appearance of pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) has not been described in detail. The authors describe two cases of PVNS in the knee imaged with both computed tomography and MR. In both cases parts of each les...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Kottal RA,Vogler JB 3rd,Matamoros A,Alexander AH,Cookson JL

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To prospectively compare accuracy of dynamic contrast material-enhanced thin-section multi-detector row helical computed tomography (CT), high-spatial-resolution three-dimensional (3D) dynamic gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)-enhanced MR imaging with o...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Ward J,Robinson PJ,Guthrie JA,Downing S,Wilson D,Lodge JP,Prasad KR,Toogood GJ,Wyatt JI

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While high-resolution CT/air cisternography is considered the preferred method of investigating non-enhancing or small acoustic neuromas, it is not without pitfalls. Eighty such studies were reviewed, emphasizing procedural problems and sources of interpretive error. Two patients presented difficulty in transporting t...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Johnson DW

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Operative ligation of portosystemic shunts is effective in controlling chronic portosystemic encephalopathy (CPSE) but is associated with significant mortality. Review of the records of five patients with CPSE treated with radiologic occlusion procedures showed that these are suitable alternatives to surgery. Three pa...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Uflacker R,Silva Ade O,d'Albuquerque LA,Piske RL,Mourão GS

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify computed tomographic (CT) findings that are associated with the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment in patients with adhesive small-bowel obstruction ( SBO small-bowel obstruction ) that was initially treated medically. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The local institutional review board approved this ret...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Millet I,Ruyer A,Alili C,Curros Doyon F,Molinari N,Pages E,Zins M,Taourel P

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:Leigh disease, or subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy (SNE), is a familial, degenerative disorder characterized by lesions of the gray and white matter in the brain and spinal cord. Low attenuation in the putamina on computed tomography (CT) scans is considered to be characteristic of the disease. The authors use...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Paltiel HJ,O'Gorman AM,Meagher-Villemure K,Rosenblatt B,Silver K,Watters GV

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether measurements of skewness, kurtosis, and mean lung attenuation on thin-section computed tomographic (CT) histograms in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) correlate with pulmonary physiologic abnormality in a nonspirometrically controlled multicenter study. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Best AC,Lynch AM,Bozic CM,Miller D,Grunwald GK,Lynch DA

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the outcome of interventional radiologic placement of tunneled hemodialysis catheters via the right internal jugular vein. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In 194 patients, the catheter was placed via the right internal jugular vein unless thrombosis was present. Real-time ultrasound-guided puncture and fluoros...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Trerotola SO,Johnson MS,Harris VJ,Shah H,Ambrosius WT,McKusky MA,Kraus MA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe observations of adenohypophysitis on magnetic resonance (MR) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Clinical, enhanced MR imaging, surgical, and histologic findings were retrospectively studied in four female patients and one male patient with adenohypophysitis who presented with headaches, pituitary insuff...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Ahmadi J,Meyers GS,Segall HD,Sharma OP,Hinton DR

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiographic demonstration of lymph node involvement in amyloidosis is rare. Of 12 previously reported cases with lymph node enlargement, two also showed calcified nodes. This paper presents two new cases, one of which illustrates previously unreported findings. Recent advances that help to explain the pathogenesi...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Gross BH

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although infrequent, esophageal rupture is a serious complication of pneumatic dilatation for the treatment of achalasia. Because of an experience with delayed recognition of esophageal perforation in a patient with achalasia, we now examine the esophagus using a water-soluble contrast medium immediately following eve...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Stewart ET,Miller WN,Hogan WJ,Dodds WJ

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As with other musculoskeletal joints, elbow ultrasonography (US) depends on the examination technique. Deep knowledge of the relevant anatomy, such as the bone surface anatomy, tendon orientation, nerves, and vessels, is crucial for diagnosis. It is important to be aware of the primary imaging pitfalls related to US t...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Tagliafico AS,Bignotti B,Martinoli C

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors conducted a multivariate analysis of the prognostic factors in 96 patients with early glottic cancer treated by radiation therapy. Of these, 73 had T1 and 23 had T2 tumor. The primary tumor was controlled in 82% of T1 and 74% of T2 lesions. Actuarial five-year survival rates were 87% for T1 and 74% for T2....

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Mantravadi RV,Liebner EJ,Haas RE,Skolnik EM,Applebaum EL

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were undertaken to determine the behavior of thallium-201 in the thyroid in relation to the iodide-trapping mechanism in rats. Iodide trapping was compared to thyroidal thallium-201 trapping 30 minutes after intravenous injection. Thallium-201 uptake followed iodide uptake in control rats. TSH- and T3-trea...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Oster ZH,Strauss HW,Harrison K,Burns HD,Pitt B

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the incidence of a "stuck" disk and its importance in the overall scheme of internal derangement. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Magnetic resonance (MR) images of 212 temporomandibular joints (TMJs) in 106 symptomatic patients were obtained and reviewed. Image analysis included assessment of disk position;...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Rao VM,Liem MD,Farole A,Razek AA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Results of recent phantom studies show that variation in CT acquisition parameters and reconstruction techniques may make radiomic features largely nonreproduceable and of limited use for prognostic clinical studies. Purpose To investigate the effect of CT radiation dose and reconstruction settings on the r...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Meyer M,Ronald J,Vernuccio F,Nelson RC,Ramirez-Giraldo JC,Solomon J,Patel BN,Samei E,Marin D

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sonographic appearances of primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma developing in the porta hepatis in three patients soon after hepatic transplantation were reviewed. The lymphomas appeared as large hypoechoic masses encasing vital portal structures--the hepatic artery and the common bile duct--in all three cases and displac...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Moody AR,Wilson SR,Greig PD

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The measurement of supine pedal venous pressure as a screening test for deep venous thrombosis is re-evaluated. In 83 extremities studied in 50 patients, the false-positive rate was 62%, the false-negative rate 8%. Chronic venous disease, whatever its etiology but particularly in association with the post-phlebitis sy...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Martin EC,Cohen L,Sawyer PN,Gordon DH

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the dose characteristics of multi-detector row computed tomography (CT) and to provide tabulated dose values and rules of thumb that assist in minimizing the radiation dose at multi-detector row CT. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Weighted CT dose index (CTDI100w) values were obtained from three multi-detec...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Hamberg LM,Rhea JT,Hunter GJ,Thrall JH

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of a hepatic artery aneurysm that simulated a mass in the head of the pancreas. The correct diagnosis was made preoperatively based on several findings: curvilinear calcification within the mass on CT, a well-defined cystic collection on ultrasound, absence of biliary duct dilatation or jaund...

journal_title：Radiology

authors： Gavin PM,Matalon TA,Petasnick JP,Roseman DL

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00