abstract：PURPOSE:To clarify whether the uptake of SPIO increases or decreases in areas of fatty change compared with surrounding areas of nonfatty change at SPIO-enhanced MR imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Approval for this retrospective study was obtained from our institutional review board. This study included 14 patients wit...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Onoda H,Ito K,Tanabe M,Shimizu A,Matsunaga N

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of approximal carious lesions among five CBCT systems and to assess the effect of detector types employed by different CBCT systems on the accuracy of approximal caries diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-nine extracted non-cavitated human permanent teeth were employed in t...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Qu X,Li G,Zhang Z,Ma X

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential correlation between the presence and size of the cisterna chyli (CC) on computed tomography (CT) and the presence of cardiovascular disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Out of a 3000-patient cohort 2599 patients who received a CT examination of the chest ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Feuerlein S,Stolz J,Muche R,Hetzel M,Klass O,Brambs HJ,Pauls S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Determining if Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) accuracy in diagnosing endometriosis is related to radiologist's expertise. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Written informed consent was obtained from all patients. This study is compliant to STARD method. Thirty patients (mean age 34; range 21-45 years) who had undergone ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Saba L,Guerriero S,Sulis R,Pilloni M,Ajossa S,Melis G,Mallarini G

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the speed and precision of split renal volume (SRV) measurement, which is the ratio of unilateral renal volume to bilateral renal volume, using a newly developed software for computed tomographic (CT) volumetry and to investigate the usefulness of SRV for the estimation of split renal function (SRF)...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Kato F,Kamishima T,Morita K,Muto NS,Okamoto S,Omatsu T,Oyama N,Terae S,Kanegae K,Nonomura K,Shirato H

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic alcoholism is associated with altered brain metabolism, morphology and cognitive abilities. Besides deficits in higher order cognitive functions, alcoholics also show a deficit in the processing of basic sensory information viz. visual stimulation. To assess the metabolic changes associated with this deficit, ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Modi S,Bhattacharya M,Kumar P,Deshpande SN,Tripathi RP,Khushu S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was performed to determine the variations in Doppler waveforms and flow velocity during respiratory manoeuvres in healthy individuals with no liver disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In total, 100 individuals (75 women and 25 men) without known cardiac or liver disease were examined prospectively with...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Altinkaya N,Koc Z,Ulusan S,Demir S,Gurel K

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of fully diagnostic, contrast-enhanced whole-body FDG-PET/CT and whole-body MRI for detection of bone metastases in patients suffering from newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer and malignant melanoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS:109 consecutive non-small ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Heusner T,Gölitz P,Hamami M,Eberhardt W,Esser S,Forsting M,Bockisch A,Antoch G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is able to quantify muscle perfusion and changes in perfusion due to muscle exercise in real-time. However, reliable measurement of standardized muscle exercise is difficult to perform in clinical examinations. We compared perfusion reserve assessed by CEUS after transient ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Krix M,Krakowski-Roosen H,Amarteifio E,Fürstenberger S,Delorme S,Kauczor HU,Weber MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PACS has been widely adopted as an image storage solution that perfectly fits the radiology department workflow and that can be easily extended to other hospital departments. Integrations with other hospital systems, like the Radiology Information System, the Hospital Information System and the Electronic Patient Reco...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Fernandez-Bayó J

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the accuracy of diffusion weighted MR imaging in diagnosis and quantification of hepatic fibrosis in children with chronic hepatitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty-three consecutive children (40 boys, 23 girls, median age 9.3 years), with chronic hepatitis and thirty age matched volunteers underwent ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Razek AA,Abdalla A,Omran E,Fathy A,Zalata K

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate a frequency of obstetric anal sphincters defects in women after vaginal delivery. METHODS:The study included 102 women, aged from 16 to 40 years (mean age 28.6 years). 28 women had perineal lacerations of 3rd and 4th degree. 22 women had instrumental delivery. Anal endosonography was performed on...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Kołodziejczak M,Sudoł-Szopińska I,Stefański R,Panorska AK,Gardyszewska A,Krasnodębski I

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although delayed enhanced CMR has become a reference method for infarct size quantification, there is no ideal method to quantify total infarct size in a routine clinical practice. In a prospective study we compared the performance and post-processing time of a global visual scoring method to standard quantitat...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Mewton N,Revel D,Bonnefoy E,Ovize M,Croisille P

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of this prospective study was to evaluate the possible diagnostic benefits of contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM) over conventional mammography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Our analysis included data from 70 patients with a total of 80 lesions (30 malignant and 50 benign). A series of contrast-enha...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Diekmann F,Freyer M,Diekmann S,Fallenberg EM,Fischer T,Bick U,Pöllinger A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To retrospectively evaluate the detection performance of benign and malignant breast masses using 3D volume data obtained by ABUS and to determine lesion variables which affect detectability. METHODS:Between November and December of 2007, bilateral whole breast US images were obtained using ABUS in 67 conse...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Chang JM,Moon WK,Cho N,Park JS,Kim SJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate performance of computer-aided detection (CAD) with full-field digital mammography (FFDM) in detection of breast cancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:CAD was retrospectively applied to standard mammographic views of 127 cases with biopsy proven breast cancers dete...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Sadaf A,Crystal P,Scaranelo A,Helbich T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed at evaluating the computed tomography (CT) characteristics of resolving localized ground-glass opacities (GGOs) in a screening programme for lung cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:280 patients at high-risk for lung cancer (221 men, 59 women; mean age, 58.6 years), divided into four groups (lung can...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Felix L,Serra-Tosio G,Lantuejoul S,Timsit JF,Moro-Sibilot D,Brambilla C,Ferretti GR

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantitatively evaluate the signal intensity of the biliary tract in gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA)-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and to investigate the effect of liver function on the signal intensity of the biliary tract. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A tota...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Takao H,Akai H,Tajima T,Kiryu S,Watanabe Y,Imamura H,Akahane M,Yoshioka N,Kokudo N,Ohtomo K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins are widely used to lower increased cholesterol levels with the aim to prevent major cardiovascular events. However, they bare the risk of myotoxic side effects. We report on two patients with focal weakness and pain in the upper extremities. In both patients, abnormal MRI signal heights in the muscle groups in...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Wagner M,Mühldorfer-Fodor M,Prommersberger KJ,Schmitt R

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine what gives rise to the periportal free air, and ligamentum teres and falciform ligament signs on CT in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) tract perforation, and whether these specific air distributions can play a clinically meaningful role in the diagnos...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Choi AL,Jang KM,Kim MJ,Koh SH,Lee Y,Min K,Choi D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose is to clarify the diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging findings of adnexal torsion. We retrospectively analyzed the DW imaging findings in 11 consecutive patients with surgical confirmation of adnexal torsion. We assessed signal intensity of the adnexal mass and fallopian tube thickening, and the location of ab...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Fujii S,Kaneda S,Kakite S,Kanasaki Y,Matsusue E,Harada T,Kaminou T,Ogawa T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the study is to present the feasibility of using dual-energy CT and the evaluation of iodine and air distribution in differentiation of pathological conditions. MATERIAL AND METHOD:We used the data of 50 CT examinations performed due to suspected pulmonary embolism with any pathological finding except c...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Ferda J,Ferdová E,Mírka H,Baxa J,Bednářová A,Flohr T,Schmidt B,Matějovič M,Kreuzberg B

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Janane A,Hajji F,Ismail TO,Elondo JC,Ghadouane M,Ameur A,Abbar M

更新日期：2011-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Biopsy of the musculoskeletal system is useful in the management of bone lesions particularly in oncology but they are often challenging procedures with a significant risk of complications. Computed tomography (CT)-guided needle biopsies may decrease these risks but doubts still exist about their diagnosti...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Rimondi E,Rossi G,Bartalena T,Ciminari R,Alberghini M,Ruggieri P,Errani C,Angelini A,Calabrò T,Abati CN,Balladelli A,Tranfaglia C,Mavrogenis AF,Vanel D,Mercuri M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether the prerequisite of the maximum slope and deconvolution methods are satisfied in pancreatic perfusion CT and whether the measured parameters between these algorithms are correlated. METHODS:We examined nine beagles injected with iohexol (200 mgI kg(-1)) at 5.0 ml s(-1). The abdominal ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Kishimoto M,Tsuji Y,Katabami N,Shimizu J,Lee KJ,Iwasaki T,Miyake Y,Yazumi S,Chiba T,Yamada K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional imaging by means of dynamic multiphase contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) and diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) is now part of the standard imaging protocols for evaluation of the female pelvis. DCE-MRI and DW-MRI are important MR imaging techniques which enable the ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Sala E,Rockall A,Rangarajan D,Kubik-Huch RA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification of abnormal bile related to various pathological processes in the pancreaticobiliary tract can be important in the diagnosis of disease and the determination of appropriate treatment. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging can allow comprehensive evaluation of abnormal bile because MR usually provides better t...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Lee NK,Kim S,Lee JW,Lee SH,Kang DH,Kim DU,Kim GH,Seo HI

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the performance of magnetic resonance (MR) and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in the assessment of living donor's vascular and biliary anatomy, having surgical findings as reference standard. METHODS:Thirty-two living liver donors underwent MR cholangiography (1.5-T; standard cholangiog...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Artioli D,Tagliabue M,Aseni P,Sironi S,Vanzulli A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Estimation of the prognosis of infarction by using diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and quantitative apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements. METHODS:23 patients having acute stroke symptoms with verified infarction in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were included in this study. Their MRI studies ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Gonen KA,Simsek MM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the relationship between hemoglobin levels and attenuation measurements of the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) on unenhanced computed tomography (UECT). Secondly, to determine if SSS attenuation values are normally distributed such that measurements below and above certain thresholds are suggestive o...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Fanous R,Leung A,Karlik S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The application of a fluid-attenuated inversion-recovery pulse with a conventional diffusion-weighted MRI sequence (FLAIR DWI) decreases the partial volume effects from cerebrospinal fluid on apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements. For this reason, FLAIR DWI may be more useful in the e...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Ni JM,Mogensen MA,Chen ZA,Shuang C,Shen TZ,Huang G

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Breasts with malignant tumors can demonstrate a general increased vascularity compared to the contralateral breast and a prominent blood vessel adjacent to the tumor on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The aim of the study was to further characterize these alterations in blood supply by location of the tumor...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Grubstein A,Yepes M,Kiszonas R

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate reproducibility of a fast MRI protocol to measure gastric emptying and motility of the gastric antrum. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Gastric emptying and antral speed were measured in 12 type 1 diabetic patients (mean age 43 years) and 9 healthy volunteers (mean age 31 years). Sub...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Carbone SF,Tanganelli I,Capodivento S,Ricci V,Volterrani L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the normal small bowel parameters, namely bowel diameter, bowel wall thickness, number of folds (valvulae connivientes) per 2.5 cm (in.), fold thickness and interfold distance per small bowel segment (duodenum, jejunum, proximal ileum, distal ileum and terminal ileum) on MR enterography. MATERIALS AN...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Cronin CG,Delappe E,Lohan DG,Roche C,Murphy JM

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare virtual volume to intraoperative volume and weight measurements of resected liver specimen and calculate appropriate conversion factors to reach better correlation. METHODS:Preoperative (CT-group, n=30; MRI-group, n=30) and postoperative MRI (n=60) imaging was performed in 60 patients undergoing p...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Karlo C,Reiner CS,Stolzmann P,Breitenstein S,Marincek B,Weishaupt D,Frauenfelder T

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the normal range of spleen size in an adult African population, and compare the findings to published data to determine any correlation with ethnicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three hundred and seventy-four African adults without conditions that can affect the spleen ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Mustapha Z,Tahir A,Tukur M,Bukar M,Lee WK

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with extended vascular anomalies may suffer from significant aesthetic and functional impairment and represent a challenge to therapeutic planning, which is best met by an interdisciplinary concept. In agreement with the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA), vascular lesions are c...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Ernemann U,Kramer U,Miller S,Bisdas S,Rebmann H,Breuninger H,Zwick C,Hoffmann J

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluation of percutaneous recanalization of obstructed iliac as well as superficial femoral arteries (SFAs) in patients with peripheral arterial obstructive disease (PAOD). MATERIAL AND METHODS:The data of 195 consecutive patients with 285 obstructions of the common and or external iliac artery as well as the...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Balzer JO,Thalhammer A,Khan V,Zangos S,Vogl TJ,Lehnert T

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To retrospectively evaluate the effects of a speckle reduction algorithm on radiologists' diagnosis of malignant and benign breast lesions on ultrasound (US) images. METHODS:Using a database of 603 breast (US) images of 211 cases (109 benign lesions and 102 malignant ones), the original and speckle-reduced ...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Su Y,Wang H,Wang Y,Guo Y,Cheng H,Zhang Y,Tian J

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the current study was to compare the diagnostic information obtained from a helical CT examination in low severity cervical spine trauma with that from a lateral CT scout view. We included alert and clinically stable patients, who had suffered acute blunt trauma of low or moderate severity. Their scout imag...

journal_title：European journal of radiology

authors： Theocharopoulos N,Chatzakis G,Karantanas A,Chlapoutakis K,Damilakis J

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00