abstract：:The two most frequently performed diagnostic X-ray examinations are those of the extremities and of the chest. Thus, dose reduction in the field of conventional skeletal and chest radiography is an important issue and there is a need to reduce man-made ionizing radiation. The large-area flat-panel detector based on am...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Völk M,Hamer OW,Feuerbach S,Strotzer M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In paediatric radiology it has been recognised that children have a higher risk of developing cancer from the irradiation than adults (two to three times); therefore, increased attention has been directed towards the dose to the patient. In this study the effect on patient dose and image quality in replacing the expos...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Persliden J,Helmrot E,Hjort P,Resjö M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the predominant form of tuberculosis is pulmonary disease, an increasing number of cases with extra-pulmonary involvement have been reported. The diagnosis of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is often difficult because of its protean clinical manifestations and non-specific laboratory findings. Abdominal lymph no...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： De Backer AI,Mortelé KJ,De Roeck J,Ros PR,De Keulenaer BL,Vanschoubroeck IJ,Bomans P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatobiliary contrast agents with uptake into hepatocytes followed by variable biliary excretion represent a unique class of cell-specific MR contrast agents. Two hepatobiliary contrast agents, mangafodipir trisodium and gadobenate dimeglumine, are already clinically approved. A third hepatobiliary contrast agent, Gd...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Reimer P,Schneider G,Schima W

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past two decades acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has become one of the most devastating illnesses in human history. As the epidemic continues to spread increasingly, AIDS patients are no longer confined to a few specialized AIDS hospitals and are now seen in general hospitals and clinics everywhere. R...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Reeders JW,Yee J,Gore RM,Miller FH,Megibow AJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spectrum of radiographic findings in pulmonary infections due to M. tuberculosis (TB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are being increasingly discussed, primarily as a result of the increasing prevalence of these infections. The NTM organisms are often overlooked as potential infecting organisms, diagnosis i...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ellis SM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intussusception represents the most common abdominal emergency in infancy. The classical clinical triad, consisting of abdominal colics, red jelly stools and a palpable mass, is only present in approximately 50% of cases, 20% of patients are symptom free at clinical presentation. Primary imaging modality of choice is ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Sorantin E,Lindbichler F

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate inter- and intra-observer reproducibility when making electronic caliper linear tumor measurements on picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) and compare them with linear measurements obtained from circumferential tracing of tumor perimeter. Three radiologists measured...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Monsky WL,Raptopoulos V,Keogan MT,Doty D,Kamel I,Yam CS,Ransil BJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The arrival of new surgical transplantation techniques, such as split living donor or auxiliary liver transplantation, have increased the incidence of vascular and biliary complications. The causes, symptoms, and diagnostic modalities of arterial, portal caval, and biliary complications are detailed. Interventional te...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Denys A,Chevallier P,Doenz F,Qanadli SD,Sommacale D,Gillet M,Schnyder P,Bessoud B

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe the MRI findings and clinical observations in a fatigue stress fracture of the sacrum. In this retrospective study, 380 conscripts (53 women, 327 men; age range 18-29 years, mean age 20.7 years) who suffered from stress-related hip pain were studied with MRI of the pelvis. The fin...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ahovuo JA,Kiuru MJ,Visuri T

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to correlate quantitative dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE MRI) parameters with microvessel density (MVD) in prostate carcinoma. Twenty-eight patients with biopsy-proven prostate carcinoma were examined by endorectal MRI including multiplanar T2- and T1-weighted spin-echo and dynamic T1-wei...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schlemmer HP,Merkle J,Grobholz R,Jaeger T,Michel MS,Werner A,Rabe J,van Kaick G

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developmental nasal midline masses in children are rare lesions. Neuroimaging is essential to characterise these lesions, to determine the exact location of the lesion and most importantly to exclude a possible intracranial extension or connection. Our objective was to evaluate CT and MRI in the diagnosis of developme...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Huisman TA,Schneider JF,Kellenberger CJ,Martin-Fiori E,Willi UV,Holzmann D

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe type and rate of complications in a series of patients with liver tumors treated by the radiofrequency (RF) expandable system. A total of 166 patients, 114 with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC; 92 small HCC, 22 large) and 52 with liver metastasis, were treated by the percutaneous RF...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Buscarini E,Buscarini L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is often performed at the end of a routine MRI examination during which, dependent on the clinical indication, contrast agent has been administered; however, the effects of Gd-DTPA injection on the results of blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD)-fMRI remain unknown....

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Naganawa S,Nihashi T,Fukatsu H,Ishigaki T,Aoki I

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate MR imaging findings of the associated findings in surrounding tissues of the extra-articular soft tissue ganglion cysts around the knee. We retrospectively reviewed MR images of 30 patients who had surgically confirmed extra-articular soft tissue ganglion cysts around the knee wit...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kim JY,Jung SA,Sung MS,Park YH,Kang YK

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze pulmonary embolism (PE) occurrence and retrospective clinical outcome in patients with clinically suspected acute PE and a negative spiral CT angiography (SCTA) of the pulmonary arteries. Within a 35-month period, 485 consecutive patients with clinical symptoms of acute PE underwen...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Krestan CR,Klein N,Fleischmann D,Kaneider A,Novotny C,Kreuzer S,Riedl C,Minar E,Janata K,Herold CJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is an uncommon condition characterized by calcium deposits within the seminiferous tubules. On ultrasound (US), it is seen as multiple, uniform, nonshadowing echogenic foci in the testis. Although its true prevalence in the general population is still unknown, reported prevalences range ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kim B,Winter TC 3rd,Ryu JA

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, immediate arteriographic haemostasis is presently assumed to be a therapeutic advantage. This study assesses whether the risk of a delayed haemostasis, caused by arteriographic findings precluding embolization, might influence patient outcome. We performed a 5.5-yea...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Defreyne L,Vanlangenhove P,Decruyenaere J,Van Maele G,De Vos M,Troisi R,Pattyn P

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoid heart disease is a frequent complication of the carcinoid syndrome, usually presenting as right-sided valvular heart disease. Although the diagnosis is most often made with cardiac ultrasound, MRI and CT are valuable techniques for diagnosing carcinoid heart disease. ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mollet NR,Dymarkowski S,Bogaert J

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visceral artery pseudoaneurysms are often treated surgically or by transcatheter embolisation. We report a case of a pseudoaneurysm in a patient with chronic pancreatitis, which was successfully occluded by percutaneous injection of thrombin into the pseudoaneurysmal sac as a first-line management. ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Puri S,Nicholson AA,Breen DJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 1.5-year-old girl with transient protein-losing gastropathy with hypertrophic gastric folds (PLGH). The diagnosis of PLGH was made by abdominal ultrasound (US) and not by an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) study as reported in many previous publications. Real-time compound ultrasound imaging showe...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Smet MH,Mussen E,Ectors N,Breysem L

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous angiomas are vascular malformations composed of slowly perfused, sinusoidal vessels which can be located in any part of the central nervous system. Whereas diagnosis is mostly straightforward in typical cases, some lesions may present in unusual locations or with unusual imaging characteristics. Because of t...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Thiex R,Krüger R,Friese S,Grönewäller E,Küker W

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones are frequent findings in routine radiographs of the ankle and foot. They are commonly considered fortuitous and unrelated to the patient's complaint; however, they may eventually cause painful syndromes or degenerative changes in response to overuse and trauma. They may also suffe...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mellado JM,Ramos A,Salvadó E,Camins A,Danús M,Saurí A

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic angiomatosis is a rare disorder with a poor prognosis. We describe a case of a 33-year-old woman who presented with longstanding bone pain, hemolytic anemia, and an enlarged spleen. Radiologically, multiple osseous lesions with a mixed pattern of lytic and sclerotic areas were seen within the shoulders, spine, ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Vanhoenacker FM,Schepper AM,Raeve H,Berneman Z

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute cerebral stroke remains a major cause of death among adults and the emergence of new therapies has created a need for early and rapid imaging at a time when conventional CT is either normal or demonstrates subtle abnormalities that are easy to misinterpret. Perfusion CT uses the temporal changes in cerebral and ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Miles KA

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of endoluminal stent-graft placement in an angiographic suite for the treatment of emergent type-B aortic dissections and ruptured thoracic aortal aneurysms. Twenty-six patients with either urgent type-B dissection (n=8) or aneurysms (n=18) of the descending thorac...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Balzer JO,Doss M,Thalhammer A,Fieguth HG,Moritz A,Vogl TJ

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and features of low-field MR imaging in performing interstitial laser ablation of osteoid osteomas. Between September 2001 and April 2002, five consecutive patients with clinical and imaging findings suggesting osteoid osteoma and referred for removal of osteo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Sequeiros RB,Hyvönen P,Sequeiros AB,Jyrkinen L,Ojala R,Klemola R,Vaara T,Tervonen O

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are no non-invasive methods to assess the real tumor size in rectal cancer prior to surgery, especially following radio/chemotherapy. Magnetic resonance imaging is gaining increasing acceptance as the primary modality at many centers for evaluation of pelvic malignancies including rectal cancers. The aim of this...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Torkzad M,Lindholm J,Martling A,Blomqvist L

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing availability of high-field (3 T) MR scanners requires adapting and optimizing clinical imaging protocols to exploit the theoretically higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the higher field strength. Our aim was to establish reliable and stable protocols meeting the clinical demands for imaging the neuro...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schwindt W,Kugel H,Bachmann R,Kloska S,Allkemper T,Maintz D,Pfleiderer B,Tombach B,Heindel W

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the fetal iliac wing angle measurements in the detection of trisomy 21 during the second trimester and the impact of the fetal position on this measurement. During a 43-month period, the iliac wing angle was prospectively measured in 695 fetuses at genetic ultras...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Massez A,Rypens F,Metens T,Donner C,Avni FE

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare moving-table three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE MRA), using 1.0-mol gadobutrol, with intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography (i.a. DSA) for evaluation of pelvic and peripheral arteries in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive dis...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hentsch A,Aschauer MA,Balzer JO,Brossmann J,Busch HP,Davis K,Douek P,Ebner F,van Engelshoven JM,Gregor M,Kersting C,Knüsel PR,Leen E,Leiner T,Loewe C,McPherson S,Reimer P,Schäfer FK,Taupitz M,Thurnher SA,Tombach B

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decompressive craniotomy in hemispheric infarction has been reported to reduce mortality and improve outcome. Identifying tissue at risk and monitoring the benefit of craniotomy is hardly practical and has not been reported thus far. Perfusion CT was applied before and immediately after decompressive craniotomy in a p...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bendszus M,Müllges W,Goldbrunner R,Weigand A,Solymosi L

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing beam energies are well established as a radiation dose-reducing tool in diagnostic radiology. This has led to useful recommendations by the Commission of European Communities (CEC) for appropriate kVp values to be employed for a variety of examinations. The current work tests the hypothesis that kVp levels ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Doherty P,O'Leary D,Brennan PC

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffusion-weighted imaging allows for measurement of tissue microstructure and reflects the random motion of water protons. It provides a new method to study bone marrow and bone marrow alterations on the basis of altered water-proton mobility in various diseases. Different diffusion-weighted methods have proved to be...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Baur A,Dietrich O,Reiser M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of MR imaging of the fetus to improve sonographic prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies. In 40 fetuses (not consecutive cases) with an abnormality diagnosed with ultrasound, additional MR imaging was performed. The basic sequence was a T2-weighted single-shot half Fo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Breysem L,Bosmans H,Dymarkowski S,Schoubroeck DV,Witters I,Deprest J,Demaerel P,Vanbeckevoort D,Vanhole C,Casaer P,Smet M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to evaluate, in a routine clinical setting, the role of spiral CT as a second procedure in patients with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) and abnormal perfusion scan. We prospectively studied the role of spiral CT in 279 patients suspected of PE. All patients started their diagnostic algo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： van Strijen MJ,de Monyé W,Kieft GJ,Pattynama PM,Huisman MV,Smith SJ,Bloem JL

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While high-resolution T1-weighted sequences, such as three-dimensional magnetization-prepared rapid gradient-echo imaging, are widely available, there is a lack of an equivalent fast high-resolution sequence providing T2 contrast. Using fast high-performance gradient systems we show the feasibility of three-dimensiona...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schmitz B,Hagen T,Reith W

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective was to evaluate the sonographic findings of sclerosing lobular hyperplasia (SLH) of the breast and to correlate the sonographic findings and the pathologic features. This study consisted of 9 patients with pathologically proven sclerosing lobular hyperplasia who had undergone a preoperative imaging study...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Cho N,Oh KK,Park KY,Noh TW

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several skeletal variations of the upper extremity may cause painful conditions or precipitate early degenerative changes, either spontaneously or in response to overuse and trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging has proved particularly useful for accurate interpretation of many of these clinically significant skeletal va...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mellado JM,Calmet J,Domènech S,Saurí A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in lung signal between normal breathing and breathing pure oxygen is the basis for oxygen-enhanced ventilation MRI. An optimal technique guarantees a significant response to pure oxygen in well-ventilated lung tissue. To improve the sensitivity, we investigated the effect of ECG and respiratory triggering. Cen...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Vaninbroukx J,Bosmans H,Sunaert S,Demedts M,Delcroix M,Marchal G,Verschakelen J

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00