abstract：:Several studies have shown that the thickness of tongue carcinoma is related to prognosis and to the likelihood of cervical node metastases. We investigated whether preoperative estimates of tumor thickness and volume, as determined from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), correlated with histologic thickness and might ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Preda L,Chiesa F,Calabrese L,Latronico A,Bruschini R,Leon ME,Renne G,Bellomi M

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to compare prospectively magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in the diagnosis and staging of Klatskin tumours of the biliary tree (hilar cholangiocarcinomas). Forty-six patients with suspected Klatskin t...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Vogl TJ,Schwarz WO,Heller M,Herzog C,Zangos S,Hintze RE,Neuhaus P,Hammerstingl RM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of stereotactic thalamotomy was assessed with pre- and postoperative functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) under motor stimulation. A patient with unilateral essential tremor (ET) of the left arm underwent stereotactically guided thalamotomy of the right ventral intermediate thalamic nucleus (VIM). F...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hesselmann V,Maarouf M,Hunsche S,Lasek K,Schaaf M,Krug B,Lackner K,Sturm V,Wedekind C

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a rare case of a primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) originating in the lung of a 28-year-old woman. A lung mass was detected incidentally on a chest radiograph taken before a Caesarian delivery. The chest P-A view showed a well-defined, lobulated mass in the right lower lobe with a small pleural effusi...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Paik SH,Park JS,Koh ES,Kim HK,Shin HK,Hong HS,Cha JK,Lee HK

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic techniques are evolving for a wide range of surgical procedures although they were initially confined to cholecystectomy and exploratory laparoscopy. Recently, surgical procedures performed with a laparoscope include splenectomy, adrenalectomy, gastrectomy, and myomectomy. In this article, we review the s...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Choi JY,Kim MJ,Park MS,Kim JH,Lim JS,Oh YT,Kim KW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the achievable organ dose savings in low-dose multislice computed tomography (MSCT) of the heart using different tube voltages (80 kVp, 100 kVp, 120 kVp) and compare it with calculated values. A female Alderson-Rando phantom was equipped with thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hohl C,Mühlenbruch G,Wildberger JE,Leidecker C,Süss C,Schmidt T,Günther RW,Mahnken AH

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung tumour ablation with a thin-calibre laser applicator system was evaluated. We quantified feasibility, technical success and complication rates in relation to lesion diameter and location. Forty-two patients with 64 lung tumours were treated (39 patients with metastases and three with primary tumours). Mean follow...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Weigel C,Rosenberg C,Langner S,Fröhlich CP,Hosten N

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed surgical biopsy findings of lesions diagnosed as radial scars (RS) at stereotactic core-needle biopsy (SCNB). RS was diagnosed in 52 of 1415 (3.7%) consecutive mammographically detected lesions that underwent 14-gauge automated SCNB. Subsequent surgical biopsy findings were available for 43...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： López-Medina A,Cintora E,Múgica B,Operé E,Vela AC,Ibañez T

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though recent research into the diagnosis and management of hamstring disorders has resulted in early and accurate recognition of injury, hamstring strain remains the most common form of muscle injury in the active population. With prompt recognition of hamstring strain, an appropriate rest and rehabilitation routine ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Koulouris G,Connell D

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) has been among the least effective of all endovascular procedures in terms of long-term patency. The relatively small vessel lumen, in conjunction with a high plaque burden, slow flow, and a high frequency of primary occlusions, contributes to a considerable rate of ac...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Tepe G,Schmehl J,Heller S,Wiesinger B,Claussen CD,Duda SH

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the consequence of repeated transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for coexisting small hepatic hemangioma in the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinomas and describe the imaging features of embolized hemangioma on the follow-up Lipiodol CT and MR. Six of 431 patients with biopsy-...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Chen RC,Lii JM,Chen WT,Tu HY,Chiang LC

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful molecular imaging technique for the human body-imaging applications currently available. As altered glucose metabolism is characteristic for many malignancies, FDG-PET is mostly used in oncology for staging and therapy control. Although PET is a sensitive tool for detec...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Rosenbaum SJ,Lind T,Antoch G,Bockisch A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the diagnostic value of whole-body MRI versus radiological skeletal survey (RSS) in staging patients with plasma cell neoplasms (PCN) and to evaluate the possible therapeutic impact of the replacement of RSS by whole-body MRI. Fifty-four patients with PCN [multiple myeloma (MM), n=47; monoclonal gammopathy ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ghanem N,Lohrmann C,Engelhardt M,Pache G,Uhl M,Saueressig U,Kotter E,Langer M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging is currently the gold standard in the assessment of brain myelination. The normal pattern of brain myelination conforms to a fixed chronological sequence. Focal accelerated myelination is a usual pathological state and previously has only been associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome. The purpo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Porto L,Kieslich M,Yan B,Zanella FE,Lanfermann H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of study was to develop a computer-simulated liver phantom for hepatic CT studies. A computer-simulated liver phantom was mathematically constructed on a computer workstation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The computer-simulated phantom was calibrated using real CT images acquired by an actual four-detec...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Funama Y,Awai K,Miyazaki O,Nakayama Y,Liu D,Goto T,Yamashita Y,Hori S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can simultaneously detect and quantify myocardial dysfunction and shrinkage in contrast-enhanced areas postinfarction. This ability permits the investigation of our hypothesis that transformation of infracted myocardium to scarred tissue imposes additional burdens on peri-infarcted and...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Saeed M,Lee RJ,Weber O,Do L,Martin A,Ursell P,Saloner D,Higgins CB

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of transarterial embolization (TAE) for the treatment of focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH). Four women with the diagnosis of FNH underwent superselective transarterial embolization with contour particles between 2001 and 2004. The indications were progressive incre...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Vogl TJ,Own A,Hammerstingl R,Reichel P,Balzer JO

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To quantify permeability changes of the "blood-bone marrow barrier" (BMB) and to detect malignant bone marrow infiltrations before and after conditioning therapy for subsequent leukapheresis using ferumoxtran-10-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Twenty-two patients with malignant non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL), i...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Metz S,Lohr S,Settles M,Beer A,Woertler K,Rummeny EJ,Daldrup-Link HE

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the value of three-dimensional (3D) dynamic magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for the follow-up of patients with radiosurgically treated cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Fifty-four patients with cerebral AVMs treated by radiosurgery (RS) were monitored using conventional catheter angiography...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Gauvrit JY,Oppenheim C,Nataf F,Naggara O,Trystram D,Munier T,Fredy D,Pruvo JP,Roux FX,Leclerc X,Meder JF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low motion phases for cardiac computed tomography reconstructions are currently detected manually in a user-dependent selection process which is often time consuming and suboptimal. The concept of motion maps was recently introduced to achieve automatic phase selection. This pilot study compared the accuracy of motion...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hoffmann MH,Lessick J,Manzke R,Schmid FT,Gershin E,Boll DT,Rispler S,Aschoff AJ,Grass M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was differential evaluation of new and classical sonographic features of benign thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer with three-dimensional gray-scale sonography and evaluation of the effectiveness of the thin-slice surface rendered images in comparison with multiplanar reformation (MPR) presentatio...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Slapa RZ,Slowinska-Srzednicka J,Szopinski KT,Jakubowski W

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to evaluate a semiautomatic analysis tool for assessing global left ventricular myocardial function with multislice computed tomography (MSCT). We examined 33 patients with MSCT using 16x0.5 mm detector collimation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on a 1.5-T scanner. MSCT data were ana...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Dewey M,Müller M,Teige F,Hamm B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Typical MRI findings for gastro-intestinal stromal tumours (GIST) under treatment with imatinib were evaluated. MRI was performed in 45 patients (25 responders, 20 non-responders) with metastatic or locally advanced, unresectable GIST. Target lesions were selected and re-evaluated after 2, 4, and 6 months of therapy w...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Stroszczynski C,Jost D,Reichardt P,Chmelik P,Gaffke G,Kretzschmar A,Schneider U,Felix R,Hohenberger P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective evaluation of the imaging of 13 patients with a diagnosis of osteoid osteoma (OO) of the spine was undertaken. Available imaging included radiographs (n=10), computed tomography (CT) (n=13), bone scintigraphy (n=5) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (n=13). MRI features evaluated were pattern of neur...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Harish S,Saifuddin A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of its fast scan speed, multi-detector row CT (MDCT) imposes a challenge to optimization of contrast enhancement and scan timing. However, when this challenge is overcome with the use of precisely designed protocols, MDCT provides us with an opportunity to use contrast medium more efficiently and flexibly than...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bae KT,Heiken JP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evolution of CT can be characterized remarkably well by three phases of developments assigned to the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The first decade saw rapid innovations followed by a phase of consolidation and slow growth in the 1980s, and finally a third phase of very rapid development including spiral CT and multirow...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kalender WA

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:How contrast medium-induced nephropathy (CIN) comes about is not fully understood, although CIN constitutes a leading cause of renal failure. Here, a short review of clinical trials and a more thorough outline of mechanisms thought to cause CIN are outlined. Osmolality is only one of several physicochemical properties...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Persson PB

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CT-guided procedures remain an important tool for diagnosis and tissue acquisition for primary diagnosis and molecular/tissue correlation. New imaging devices such as MDCT and PET/CT will improve diagnosis but percutaneous procedures will be needed to confirm and support new molecular and DNA treatments. Coagulopathic...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Haaga JR

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous malformations (VMs) are non proliferative lesions that consist of dysplastic venous channels. The aim of imaging is to characterise the lesion and define its anatomic extent. We will describe the plain film, ultrasound (US) (including colour and duplex Doppler), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imag...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Flis CM,Connor SE

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to validate oxygen-sensitive 3He-MRI in noninvasive determination of the regional, two- and three-dimensional distribution of oxygen partial pressure. In a gas-filled elastic silicon ventilation bag used as a lung phantom, oxygen sensitive two- and three-dimensional 3He-MRI measurements were ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Gast KK,Schreiber WG,Herweling A,Lehmann F,Erdös G,Schmiedeskamp J,Kauczor HU,Eberle B

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential relative beneficial aspects of upright, weight-bearing (pMRI), dynamic-kinetic (kMRI) spinal imaging over that of recumbent MRI (rMRI) include the revelation of occult spinal disease dependent on true axial loading, the unmasking of kinetic-dependent spinal disease and the ability to scan the patient in ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Jinkins JR,Dworkin JS,Damadian RV

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of benign focal liver lesions (BFLL) is high both in the general population and in patients with known malignancies. The gray-scale ultrasound (US) technique is usually the first-line imaging modality used in the radiological workup of such lesions, but unfortunately it lacks specificity. Furthermore, D...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bartolotta TV,Midiri M,Quaia E,Bertolotto M,Galia M,Cademartiri F,Lagalla R,Cardinale AE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As populations age osteoporosis becomes an increasingly important public health issue. Among osteoporotic fractures vertebral fractures are of particular relevance: they are the most common fractures, frequently are asymptomatic but have an important influence on prognosis and morbidity in the osteoporotic patient. Pr...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Link TM,Guglielmi G,van Kuijk C,Adams JE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the influence of a new navigator technique (3D MAG) on navigator efficiency, total acquisition time, image quality and diagnostic accuracy. Fifty-six patients with suspected coronary artery disease underwent free breathing navigator gated coronary MRA (Intera, Philips Medical Systems, 1.5 ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hackenbroch M,Nehrke K,Gieseke J,Meyer C,Tiemann K,Litt H,Dewald O,Naehle CP,Schild H,Sommer T

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of pelvic radiography in the initial trauma series when compared to multidetector CT (MDCT) findings in serious blunt trauma. Inclusion criteria were blunt trauma and pelvic radiography in the initial trauma series, followed by a whole-body MDCT. A total of...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Their ME,Bensch FV,Koskinen SK,Handolin L,Kiuru MJ

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is focused on the controversial topic of imaging strategies in pediatric urinary tract infection. A review of the recent literature illustrates the complementary roles of ultrasound, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. The authors stress the key role of ultrasound which has recently been debated. T...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Dacher JN,Hitzel A,Avni FE,Vera P

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the effect of the osmolarity for small bowel distension in MRI, ten volunteers ingested at two separate occasions negative oral contrast agents with different quantity and osmolarity: (1) a water solution combined with 2.0% sorbitol and 0.2% locus bean gum (LBG) with a quantity of 1500 ml and an osmolarity o...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ajaj W,Goyen M,Schneemann H,Kuehle C,Nuefer M,Ruehm SG,Goehde SC,Lauenstein TC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients with multiple medical problems who are receiving a variety of drugs are investigated with imaging techniques which require intravascular contrast media. The Contrast Media Safety Committee of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology therefore decided to review the literature and to draw up simple gui...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Morcos SK,Thomsen HS,Exley CM,Members of Contrast Media Safety Committee of European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR).

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of our animal study was to evaluate a new computed tomography (CT) subtraction technique for visualization of perfusion defects within the lung parenchyma in subsegmental pulmonary embolism (PE). Seven healthy pigs were entered into a prospective trial. Acute PE was artificially induced by fresh clot mater...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Wildberger JE,Klotz E,Ditt H,Spüntrup E,Mahnken AH,Günther RW

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, significant advances have been made in the field of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Prompt diagnosis with high-resolution CT and intensive critical care support remain key aspects of good patient management. Early identification and definitive treatment of underlying ruptured aneurysms is general...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： U-King-Im JM,Koo B,Trivedi RA,Higgins NJ,Tay KY,Cross JJ,Antoun NM,Gillard JH

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00