abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease has a variety of local and systemic complications that contribute to the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. The radiologist plays an important role in the evaluation of these complications. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Feczko PJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal disease occurs in association with inflammatory bowel disorders including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as with Whipple's disease; with enteritis caused by Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia; and also following intestinal bypass surgery. Extraintestinal causes of musculoskeletal alter...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Björkengren AG,Resnick D,Sartoris DJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The innovation of balloon dilatation of urethral stricture and prostatic hypertrophy is a major contribution to interventional radiology. The procedure involves minimal trauma, produces immediate relief of symptoms, and probably results in less frequent and less difficult redilatations. The sparsity of reports in the ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： McCallum RW

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the widespread acceptance of ultrasonography and computed tomography for the evaluation of renal masses, the role of guided renal cyst puncture in the evaluation of a suspected renal cyst has undergone revision in recent years. In this article, the authors review the technique, interpretation, and complications o...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Sandler CM,Houston GK,Hall JT,Morettin LB

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States, and 50 per cent of sources arise in the extracranial carotid arteries. Well-performed vascular surgery provides a low-risk approach in preventing this devastating event if these sources can be identified before the stroke occurs. An awareness of the ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Smullens SN

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance spectroscopy can be used to characterize the bioenergetic state of the musculoskeletal system, and several marker compounds related to the tissue's biochemistry have been found to exist. Potential new techniques involving better spatial localization, spectral editing, and examination of nuclei other...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Burt CT,Koutcher J,Roberts JT,London RE,Chance B

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI has been shown to be very useful in the work-up of musculoskeletal neoplasms. The lack of ionizing radiation, the superb contrast resolution, and the ability to directly scan the sagittal and coronal planes make MRI a very attractive imaging mode for treatment planning. With spin-echo MRI, maximum contrast between...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Richardson ML,Kilcoyne RF,Gillespy T 3rd,Helms CA,Genant HK

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It should be clear that there is no prescription for an ideal picture terminal or for an ideal image work station. Image informativeness, the ability to transmit the relevant diagnostic information to the viewer, is the most important medical consideration that has an impact on the individual patient, but short of doi...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Kundel HL

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correction of structural defects of the heart associated with cyanotic heart disease often requires rerouting of systemic venous return into the pulmonary arteries and pulmonary venous return into the ventricles. Preliminary experience suggests that magnetic resonance imaging, through its superior depiction of the res...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Soulen RL,Donner RM

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary embolism is a common disease entity that is difficult to diagnose accurately by noninvasive methods. Ventilation-perfusion is a pivotal study in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. The role of standard and newer modalities in evaluating pulmonary embolism is discussed in this articl...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Blinder RA,Coleman RE

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The equipment used in digital subtraction angiography is a combination of x-ray equipment and high-speed image-processing equipment. In this article, the components of a DSA system are described, including the x-ray generator, x-ray tube, image intensifier, television system, analog-to-digital (A-D) convertor, image p...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Ovitt TW,Newell JD 2nd

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiographic imaging of the chest remains one of the most important and most challenging problems in radiology. The wide range of information that results from the great variation of radiation behind the lungs compared with that behind the mediastinum creates a very difficult imaging problem. The introduction and cont...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Johnson GA,Danieley N,Ravin CE

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sonography and computed tomography play complementary roles in imaging mass lesions in the salivary glands and their surroundings. Ninety per cent of parotid tumors originate from the superficial lobe, and we consider sonography to be the method of choice for imaging these lesions. The sensitivity of high-resolution s...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Wittich GR,Scheible WF,Hajek PC

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, the author discusses his experience using a superconducting magnet for evaluation of the pancreas. The discussion includes evaluation of neoplastic and inflammatory disease of the pancreas and comparison of MRI with CT scanning. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Haaga JR

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance (MR) has noninvasively imaged the proximal coronary arteries, areas of infarction, and a variety of congenital heart lesions. Further technical improvement may extend cardiac MR from the realm of research to clinical utility. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Lieberman JM,Botti RE,Nelson AD

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article emphasizes diagnostic importance of careful observation of the size, position, and luminal air column of the trachea in the interpretation of the chest roentgenogram. The changes described provide information about intratracheal lesions and help in localization and differential diagnosis of mediastinal ma...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Berkmen YM

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic disorders can often be recognized or suspected from chest radiographs. This is often true in pediatric radiology. In this article, the author presents a sampling of metabolic, hematologic, and endocrine diseases as well as malformations that are recognizable on pediatric chest radiographs. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Dunbar JS

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large variety of gastrointestinal and abdominal pathologic processes can be diagnosed or suspected by their direct effects on the chest. The chest radiograph, as often the first admission film, can aid the radiologist in recommending the appropriate follow-up examinations. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Gedgaudas-McClees RK,Torres WE,Colvin RS,McClees EC,Baron MG

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging provides superb anatomic detail and greater sensitivity to the detection of most lesions than any other imaging modality. The topics covered in this article include the physical principles of MR imaging and imaging of normal renal anatomy and pathologic renal entities, including pathologic c...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Hricak H,Newhouse JH

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The soft tissue anatomy of the nasopharynx is presented in terms of deglutitional and masticatory muscle layers. Within this framework of analysis, computed tomography can detect relatively early soft tissue changes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Silver AJ,Sane P,Hilal SK

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CT is the radiographic procedure of choice in evaluating laryngeal neoplasia. CT not only is easily tolerable and relatively noninvasive for the patient but also assesses deep and extralaryngeal pathology. It allows tumor staging and, therefore, treatment planning to be more intelligently performed. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Horowitz BL,Woodson GE,Bryan RN

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technical details of producing an NMR image are briefly explained, followed by a discussion of what relaxation times mean and how tissue properties affect the NMR image. The rest of the article is devoted to the NMR imaging of the thorax. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Kundel HL,Kressel HY,Epstein D

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SPECT systems should affect nuclear medicine because of their ability to eliminate overlying and underlying radionuclide activity, their capacity for total volume imaging, and the increased contrast for lesions, compared with conventional planar imaging and their quantitative potential. The authors offer a preview of ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Osborne DR,Jaszczak R,Coleman RE

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CT and ultrasonography, alone or in combination, have partially replaced aortography for the detection of abnormalities of the native and grafted abdominal aorta. In our medical center, ultrasonography is used to detect or confirm the diagnosis of aortic aneurysm and to determine its size, extent, and relationship to ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Godwin JD,Korobkin M

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has sought to clarify the problems that beset the histologic classification of the numerous forms of breast cancer. Not only is classification itself difficult, but our lack of complete understanding of breast cancer often leaves us without criteria sufficiently clear to establish definite categories. Any...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Gallager HS

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful use of double-contrast techniques requires skill both in performing and interpreting the examination. To perform the examination properly, great care must be taken in evaluating the coating of the mucosal surface. An appropriate barium suspension designed for double-contrast radiography must be used. The ne...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Evers K,Kressel HY

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower resolution CT scanners play an important role in the evaluation of the cerebellopontine angle, but careful integration along with the older conventional examinations is often necessary. A high-resolution CT scanner may provide all the necessary information. With proper techniques, bony changes are most clearly a...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Taylor S

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interface between tumor and bone that is displayed radiographically is a zone of cellular activity. Its radiographic appearance represents the summation of bone lysis and production. This activity and the radiographic details of the resultant margin are an index of the biologic activity of a lesion. The anatomic s...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Madewell JE,Ragsdale BD,Sweet DE

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthrography of the elbow is performed infrequently, but may be quite useful in demonstrating the presence, number, and location of intra-articular loose bodies, and in evaluating articular cartilaginous surfaces. Such information may be valuable in the selection of an operative versus a nonoperative course of treatme...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Hudson TM

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of surgical therapy for ischemic heart disease and the prospects for modification of risk factors for coronary artery disease have made the detection of coronary artery disease in asymptomatic patients more important. Cardiac fluoroscopy is an inexpensive and relatively efficacious screening method for coro...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Green CE,Kelley MJ

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic calcifications, the most common causes of which are calcified granuloma and hydatid disease, occur infrequently. When present, however, they invariably indicate an abnormality, the nature of which may usually be determined by abdominal ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, or conventional contrast radiography. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Darlak JJ,Moskowitz M,Kattan KR

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of disease processes may involve the axial skeleton, producing acute symptoms and signs. This discussion summarizes some of the important diseases that become apparent in this fashion. Roentgen manifestations of these disorders include abnormalities of vertebral body shap or density, loss of intervertebral d...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Resnick D

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whereas the skeletal, anatomic, and clinical aspects of this condition have been scrutinized in detail, the radiologic changes have received less attention. In this discussion the plain film changes are briefly reviewed, and emphasis is directed toward the myelographic manifestations that reflect intraspinal and intra...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Epstein BS,Epstein JA,Jones MD

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The excretion urogram-nephrotomogram is the most important imaging study in the diagnosis of renal parenchymal infection in children. If renal parenchymal infections are discovered before significant necrosis has occurred, vigorous treatment with appropriate parenteral antibiotics may result in resolution without the ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Lebowitz RL,Fellows KE,Colodny AH

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of multiple intestinal air-fluid levels and the distention of jejunum and colon are common and expected sequelae of small bowel bypass procedures for morbid obesity. The radiologist must be familiar with these findings in order to avoid the misdiagnosis of bowel obstruction. ...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Wade DH,Richards V,Burhenne HJ

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, linear plain-film tomography of the trachea is the method of choice for demonstrating the location of post-tracheostomy stenotic lesions and tracheal tumors. This technique does not further compromise the patient's respiratory status, as sometimes occurs with positive-contrast studies using iodine-containi...

journal_title：Radiologic clinics of North America

authors： Muhm JR,Crowe JK

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00