abstract：AIM:To describe a cerebral computed tomography angiography (CTA) technique using a 320-detector CT machine and a small contrast medium volume (35 ml, 15 ml for test bolus). Also, to compare the quality of these images with that of the images acquired using a larger contrast medium volume (90 or 120 ml) and a fixed time...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Das K,Biswas S,Roughley S,Bhojak M,Niven S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) in predicting prostate biopsy results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients who underwent mp-MRI prior to prostate biopsy were prospectively included. The prostate was subdivided into 14 sectors and mp-MRI findings assessed using a five-level subjective suspi...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Habchi H,Bratan F,Paye A,Pagnoux G,Sanzalone T,Mège-Lechevallier F,Crouzet S,Colombel M,Rabilloud M,Rouvière O

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the sonographic features of shunt vessels derived from the splenic vein at splenic hilum (SS), and explore the relationship between the SS pattern and clinical presentations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective study in cirrhotic patients consisted of study I (n = 15), which compared the anatomical f...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Maruyama H,Kamezaki H,Kondo T,Sekimoto T,Takahashi M,Yokosuka O

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the utility of diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of abdominal wall endometrioma (AWE) and to compare the ADC (apparent diffusion coefficient) values of AWE with those of the uterine endometrium during two different phases of the menstrual cycle. MATERIALS AND ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Genç B,Solak A,Sahin N,Genç M,Oğul H,Sivrikoz ON,Kantarcı M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibro-osseous lesions of the bone are well-recognized primary bone tumours. However, given the degree of overlap of imaging findings and variation in management of various sub-types, it is a widely accepted practice to perform a biopsy to obtain histopathological confirmation of the diagnosis. The following is a summa...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Bethapudi S,Ritchie DA,Macduff E,Straiton J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the utility of the elastic ratio calculated using real-time tissue elastography for assessing liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ninety-six patients with CHB were enrolled between September 2012 and August 2013. The elastic ratio of the liver for the intrah...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Hu Q,Zhu SY,Kang LK,Wang XY,Lun HM,Xu CM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and non-DWI magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), proton MR spectroscopy (1H-MRS), and clinical biomarkers for prediction of 2 year developmental outcome in term infants with perinatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nineteen infants ≥36 weeks g...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Goergen SK,Ang H,Wong F,Carse EA,Charlton M,Evans R,Whiteley G,Clark J,Shipp D,Jolley D,Paul E,Cheong JL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complication rate following radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation is low (<5%). Complications include pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary vein stenosis, oesophageal ulceration or perforation, atrio-oesophageal fistula formation, stroke/transient ischaemic attack, phrenic nerve inj...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Shroff GS,Guirguis MS,Ferguson EC,Oldham SA,Kantharia BK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and corresponding histopathological features of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) originating in the parotid gland. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The MRI images of seven patients with histopathologically proven SCC originating in the parotid gland were reviewed retrospectively, w...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Takahashi H,Kashiwagi N,Chikugo T,Nakanishi K,Tomita Y,Murakami T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the diagnostic performance of colour mapping and strain ratio for characterizing malignant thyroid nodules on ultrasonographic (US) elastography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was approved by the institutional review board and written informed consent was obtained. One hundred and thirty-one patient...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Chong Y,Shin JH,Ko ES,Han BK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aortic valve may be affected by a wide range of congenital and acquired diseases. Echocardiography is the main non-invasive imaging technique for assessing patho-anatomical alterations of the aortic valve and adjacent structures and in many cases is sufficient to establish a diagnosis and/or guide treatment decisi...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Harvey JJ,Hoey ET,Ganeshan A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the relationship between intraoperative blood loss and juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) vascular supply and tumour stage in patients who underwent superselective external carotid artery (ECA) embolization. This series is unique in that all embolizations were performed by dedicated paediatric i...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Ballah D,Rabinowitz D,Vossough A,Rickert S,Dunham B,Kazahaya K,Cahill AM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the radiological and histopathological features of hepatic inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours (IMTs), and improve the understanding of this tumour. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of radiological and histopathological features of 10 cases of IMT was carried out from May 2003 to Septemb...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Xiao Y,Zhou S,Ma C,Luo J,Zhu H,Tang F

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the problems that may arise in breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) related to the presence of artefacts and pitfalls, in order to improve its accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Six hundred and thirty breast MRI examinations performed using a 1.5 T magnet were analysed ret...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Fiaschetti V,Pistolese CA,Funel V,Rascioni M,Claroni G,Della Gatta F,Cossu E,Perretta T,Simonetti G

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the quality of 100 kVp images with a hybrid iterative reconstruction algorithm level of 40% and 120 kVp (low-tube-current) images with a hybrid iterative reconstruction algorithm level of 60% in low-dose abdominal computed tomography (CT) using almost the same radiation dose. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kidoh M,Nakaura T,Nakamura S,Oda S,Utsunomiya D,Sakai Y,Harada K,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether a simple pre-treatment regimen of sinus node inhibition by ivabradine taken at home for only 1 day resulted in a lower pre-scanning heart rate (HR) and reduced the need for intravenous beta-blockers (BB) prior to coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The pre-trea...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lambrechtsen J,Egstrup K

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major trauma services in England are currently undergoing a radical overhaul with the formation of regional trauma networks and designated major trauma centres (MTCs). Radiology is scheduled to play a key role within major trauma care both in terms of 24/7 access to whole body computed tomography (WBCT) and interventi...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Harvey JJ,West AT

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the sequential appearance of healing rib fractures on initial and follow-up radiographs using published guidelines in approximating the age of rib fractures in infants with the aim of establishing a more objective method of dating rib fractures by measuring the thickness of the callous formation. MATER...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Sanchez TR,Nguyen H,Palacios W,Doherty M,Coulter K

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implant rupture is a common late complication of breast implant procedures. Ruptures are often silent and difficult to diagnose clinically. This review demonstrates normal appearances and sonographic signs of implant rupture. Breast sonologists should be aware of these signs and pitfalls in interpretation when imaging...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lake E,Ahmad S,Dobrashian R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In haematology units, acute abdominal symptoms are common and often challenging for the clinician in charge. Two haematological conditions that may induce specific diagnoses are of particular concern: neutropenia and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Clinical and biological manifestations, including abdominal ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Hordonneau C,Montoriol PF,Guièze R,Garcier JM,Da Ines D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal artery stenosis (RAS) causes chronic, progressive ischaemic nephropathy and is the most common cause of secondary hypertension. Radiology plays a large part in the diagnosis, with a variety of imaging techniques available. Each has relative advantages and disadvantages depending on each unique clinical setting. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Sarkodieh JE,Walden SH,Low D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the image quality of contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) with low tube voltage settings using an iterative reconstruction algorithm (iDose4) and standard dose filtered back projection (FBP) CT in patients with normal body mass index (BMI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eighty patients with normal ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Li Q,Yu H,Zhang L,Fan L,Liu SY

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias can be challenging. These common entities can be symptomatic and prone to complications. Pre-surgical planning and investigation of acute presentations can be achieved by multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with its added multiplanar reformatting capability. Here we de...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Trainer V,Leung C,Owen RE,Venkatanarasimha N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate that carbon dioxide (CO2) microbubble contrast enhancement depicts blood vessels when used for x-ray examinations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Microbubbles were generated by cavitation of physiological saline to which CO2 gas had been added using an ejector-type microbubble generator. The input pressure v...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kariya S,Komemushi A,Nakatani M,Yoshida R,Sawada S,Tanigawa N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seronegative spondyloarthritis (SpA) represents a group of diseases that share certain genetic, clinical, and radiographic features. Enthesitis, inflammation at the site of tendon insertion into the bone, involving both the axial and the peripheral joints, is an important sign of SpA. Clinical diagnosis of enthesitis,...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Eder L,Barzilai M,Peled N,Gladman DD,Zisman D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The trigeminal nerve is the largest cranial nerve and has both sensory and motor components. Due to its extensive distribution in the head and neck, the nerve or its branches may be involved by a myriad of disease entities. Additionally, the nerve may act as a route of spread in various inflammatory and neoplastic dis...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Bathla G,Hegde AN

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The symphysis pubis is demonstrated on many conventional radiographic and cross-sectional examinations and abnormality of the symphysis pubis is a common imaging finding with numerous possible causes. Many significant disorders that affect the symphysis pubis cause it to appear widened, eroded, or destroyed on imaging...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Budak MJ,Oliver TB

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare extended-phase imaging using an extracellular space contrast agent, gadobenate dimeglumine, to imaging with a blood-pool contrast agent, gadofosveset, for magnetic resonance angiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A lower-limb magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) protocol (dynamic crural, three-station bolus...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Christie A,Chandramohan S,Roditi G

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, we illustrate the spectrum of imaging features after plastic surgical procedures including transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap, deep inferior epigastric perforators flap, latissimus dorsi flap, liposuction, abdominoplasty, and buttocks augmentation. Examples of complications, including seroma...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Frank SJ,Flusberg M,Friedman S,Swinburne N,Sternschein M,Wolf EL,Stein MW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the accuracy and risk factors for complications of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy (CNB) for small (≤20 mm) pulmonary lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective study was undertaken comprising 169 patients who underwent CT-guided CNB for small (≤20 mm) pulmonary lesion...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Li Y,Du Y,Yang HF,Yu JH,Xu XX

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Essure device is a permanent birth-control device, which is gaining popularity. The micro-inserts are composed of metallic elements that can be seen on radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Knowledge of the normal location and appearance of the Essure device will ensure appr...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Simpson WL,Beitia L

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterize the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours (IMTs) of the maxillary sinus. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The imaging findings of eight patients with IMTs of the maxillary sinus were reviewed retrospectively. Of the eight patients, four ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Yuan XP,Li CX,Cao Y,Singh S,Zhong R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to review the computed tomography (CT) and histopathological features of uncommon primary neoplasms of the thorax that can manifest clinically malignant features (multiplicity of pulmonary nodules, an invasive nature, and metastases or recurrence after surgery) with little evidence of hi...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kim EY,Kim TS,Han J,Kim H,Choi YS

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyse lower limb angioplasty results using the defined anatomical classification of the Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) in a training environment and to compare the results with published data. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospective, consecutive data were collected for a period of 1 year for all pa...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Ratnam L,Raza SA,Horton A,Taylor J,Markose G,Munneke G,Morgan R,Belli AM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of microbubble technology and complementary ultrasound techniques has resulted in the development of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and, although initial clinical applications largely focussed on the liver, these are now becoming more diverse. With regard to the kidney, it is a safe, well-tolerate...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： McArthur C,Baxter GM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the efficacy of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE MRI) in prediction of the response to treatment in patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs). METHODS AND MATERIALS:Twenty-one patients with advanced HNC, suitable for concurrent chemoradiotherapy underwent DCE MRI, for the quanti...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Agrawal S,Awasthi R,Singh A,Haris M,Gupta RK,Rathore RK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with its superior soft-tissue delineation, plays a pivotal role in the staging and surveillance of cancers affecting adult males, in particular, rectal, urinary bladder, and prostate cancers. There has been much recent interest in the complementary roles of diffusion-weighted imaging ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lim KS,Tan CH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrasphenoid internal carotid artery (ICA) pseudoaneurysm can present as and mimic a sinonasal mass. The purpose of this review is to describe the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features that should prompt the radiologist to consider this lesion in the differential diagnosis of a skull ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Saket RR,Hetts SW,Tatum JK,Glastonbury CM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the literature on the use of prophylactic balloon occlusion alone and in conjunction with arterial embolization of the internal iliac arteries in women with placenta accreta. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for keywords related to th...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Dilauro MD,Dason S,Athreya S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:PET-CT scans are routinely performed in patients with lung cancer after investigation by chest x-ray (CXR) and CT scan, when these have demonstrated potentially curable disease. If the majority of patients with lung cancer potentially suitable for curative treatment could be identified earlier in the diagnostic pa...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Macpherson R,Benamore R,Panakis N,Sayeed R,Breen D,Bradley K,Carter R,Baldwin D,Craig J,Gleeson F

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00