abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study is motivated by the possibility of using computed tomography (CT) to detect early coronary atherosclerosis by the increased CT values within the arterial wall resulting from vasa vasorum proliferation. METHODS:Coronary arteries (n = 5) with early atherosclerotic changes were injected with Microfil...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Moritz R,Eaker DR,Langheinrich AC,Jorgensen SM,Bohle RM,Ritman EL

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess radiation dose reduction and image quality for weight-based chest computed tomographic (CT) examination results reconstructed using adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR) technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS:With local ethical committee approval, weight-adjusted chest CT examinations were p...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Prakash P,Kalra MK,Digumarthy SR,Hsieh J,Pien H,Singh S,Gilman MD,Shepard JA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare and evaluate, using computer-aided volumetric measurements, the accuracy and reliability of nonpreformed mesh plates (NPMPs) versus 3-dimensionally preformed titanium mesh plates (PMPs) in posttraumatic orbital volume restoration. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Facial coronal computed tomographic scan slic...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Scolozzi P,Momjian A,Heuberger J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmentation of vertebral bones in computed tomographic data is important as a first stage of image-based radiological tasks. However, it is a challenging problem to segment an affected spine correctly. In this study, we propose a new method of segmentation of thoracic and lumbar vertebral bodies from thin-slice compu...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hanaoka S,Nomura Y,Nemoto M,Masutani Y,Maeda E,Yoshikawa T,Hayashi N,Yoshioka N,Ohtomo K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the effect of the off-center position, the bowtie filter type, and the direction of scan projection radiograph on the radiation dose and image noise of 64-detector computed tomographic scans using the automatic tube current modulation technique. On anteroposterior scan projection radiographs, the tube curr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Funama Y,Taguchi K,Awai K,Sakabe D,Shimamura M,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the feasibility of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (DWI) of uterine cervical cancer and to investigate whether the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of cervical cancer differ from those of normal cervix and whether they could indicate the histologic type and the patholo...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Liu Y,Bai R,Sun H,Liu H,Wang D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Influenza A infection can precipitate encephalopathy, encephalitis, or Reye syndrome with the development of cerebral edema in children and is associated with an increased incidence of stroke in adults. The mechanism of these events is poorly understood. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndro...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bartynski WS,Upadhyaya AR,Boardman JF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:To prospectively determine the accuracy of liver fat quantification with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The population consisted of 40 patients (mean age, 52.5 years; range, 23-78 years). The same day, all patients underwent MRI and ultrasonography-guided liver biopsy. The h...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Mennesson N,Dumortier J,Hervieu V,Milot L,Guillaud O,Scoazec JY,Pilleul F

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence of azygos arch valves and assess azygos valve insufficiency at computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the chest or body with high rate contrast material injection. METHODS:Three hundred twenty-one CTAs using high intravenous injection rates (3-5 mL/second) of 300 mgI/mL contrast ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Steinke K,Moghaddam A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present findings from a scientific study in a 36-year-old male patient who was transferred for the evaluation of a restenosis in aortic coarctation that was initially treated by surgical repair. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography and comprehensive flow-sensitive 4-dimensional magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Markl M,Arnold R,Hirtler D,von Zur Muhlen C,Harloff A,Langer M,Hennig J,Frydrychowicz A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the noninvasive quantification of coronary artery stenosis using cardiac software packages and vessel phantoms with known stenosis severity. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Four different sizes of vessel phantoms were filled with contrast agent and scanned on a 64-slice multi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dikkers R,Willems TP,de Jonge GJ,Marquering HA,Greuter MJ,van Ooijen PM,van der Weide MC,Oudkerk M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a child with acute bacterial leptomeningeal infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. There was an extension of infection along multiple Virchow-Robin spaces into the brain parenchyma, resulting in multiple microabscesses. These abscesses showed restricted diffusion on the diffusion-weighted i...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Gordon M,Parmar H,Ibrahim M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreas transplantation has become more commonplace over the past several decades. Consequently, the radiological evaluation of patients with such transplants has also become more common. Radiologists must therefore be familiar with the normal imaging appearances of pancreas transplant grafts as well as a wide variet...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dillman JR,Elsayes KM,Bude RO,Platt JF,Francis IR

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of contrast-enhanced multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) in classifying the morphological subtype and revealing the longitudinal extent of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas (EHCs). METHODS:Our institutional review board approved this retrospec...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Seo H,Lee JM,Kim IH,Han JK,Kim SH,Jang JY,Kim SW,Choi BI

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging is the imaging modality of choice as a conjunctive study to radiography for imaging bone tumors of the foot. However, there will be cases where computed tomography (CT) is performed, and CT is superior in evaluating the bone cortex and identifying pathological fractures, periosteal reaction,...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Johnson PT,Fayad LM,Frassica FJ,Fishman EK

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess intraobserver and interobserver variability in cardiac computed tomographic measurements of global biventricular function, left ventricular (LV) regional wall motion, systolic wall thickening, and first pass perfusion in 3 patient cohorts at very low, low to intermediate, and intermediate to high c...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Nicol ED,Stirrup J,Roughton M,Padley SP,Rubens MB

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Advances in computed tomography technology may permit the evaluation of coronary disease, aortic dissection, and pulmonary embolism with a single contrast bolus and breath hold. We sought to determine whether 64-slice computed tomography angiography (CTA) allows for simultaneous visualization of the coronary...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Shapiro MD,Dodd JD,Kalva S,Wittram C,Hsu J,Nasir K,Liu B,Nagurney JT,Kalra MK,Nichols JH,Cury RC,Abbara S,Tawakol A,Brady TJ,Hoffmann U

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented is a case of ureteral pseudodiverticulosis diagnosed by multidetector computed tomography (CT). Axial and coronal reformatted CT images revealed multiple small (2-4 mm) outpouchings of both ureters, characteristic of ureteral pseudodiverticulosis. The unenhanced CT also revealed a 6-mm stone at the left uret...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Spalluto LB,Woodfield CA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of test injection technique using a monitoring scan at knee level for 64-slice multidetector row computed tomographic (MDCT) angiography of the abdominal and lower extremity arteries. METHODS:The test injection technique using low-dose serial CT scan at knee level was performed for ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Nakaya Y,Kim T,Hori M,Onishi H,Maeda N,Higashihara H,Tomoda K,Nakamura H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this article is to report computed tomography demonstration of medial bowing of the lamina papyracea in 5 patients after internal ethmoidectomy. METHODS:We identified 5 patients who had apparent medial bowing of the lamina papyracea after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and who had ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Cunnane ME,Platt M,Caruso PA,Metson R,Curtin HD

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the early manifestation of hypervascular hepatocellular carcinomas by means of evaluating the "nodule-in-nodule" hepatic lesions depicted on dynamic computed tomography. METHODS:For 26 lesions with hypervascular foci in nonhypervascular nodules in 23 patients with...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Yu JS,Chung JJ,Kim JH,Kim KW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign hepatic neoplasms constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with characteristic histology and variable tumor biology. Based on the cell of origin, benign hepatic neoplasms are classified into epithelial, nonepithelial, and miscellaneous categories according to the 2000 World Health Organization classificati...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Prasad SR,Sahani DV,Mino-Kenudson M,Narra VR,Menias C,Wang HL,Middleton WD,Chintapalli KN

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A splenic mass was found in an asymptomatic 76-year-old woman who had been treated with steroids for autoimmune hepatitis. The lesion was found to be hyperechoic on ultrasound examination, hypovascular on angiography, low attenuating on postcontrast computed tomography, isointense to splenic parenchyma on precontrast ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Abo D,Terae S,Fukasawa Y,Seki H,Hasegawa Y,Sakuhara Y,Shimizu T,Shirato H

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To retrospectively determine, by using multislice computed tomography (MSCT), whether additional interpretation of sliding-thin-slab maximum-intensity projection (MIP) reformation images improve diagnostic accuracy when compared with the diagnostic interpretation of conventional sliding-thin-slab multiplanar...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bin Z,Jingzhen H,Daocai W,Kai L,Cheng L

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of ovarian tumors especially when ultrasonography is indeterminate. Although ultrasonography is the first imaging technique used to investigate suspected pelvic masses, it has a limited capacity for tissue characterization. In additio...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bazot M,Daraï E,Nassar-Slaba J,Lafont C,Thomassin-Naggara I

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian fibromatosis is a rare benign nonneoplastic condition with ovarian enlargement in young women and characterized by a proliferation of collagen-producing spindle cells surrounding normal ovarian structures. We reported magnetic resonance findings of a case that the affected ovarian parenchyma with follicles was...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Takeuchi M,Matsuzaki K,Sano N,Furumoto H,Nishitani H

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melorheostosis is a rare benign disease of cortical bone most frequently presenting as peripheral hyperostosis with a characteristic "melting wax" appearance on conventional radiographs. The disease most frequently affects the appendicular skeleton and is seen only rarely in the craniofacial bones. We discuss a case o...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： McDermott M,Branstetter BF 4th,Seethala RR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify computed tomographic (CT) findings that distinguish perirenal liposarcomas from exophytic angiomyolipomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We identified CT scans of 20 patients (13 women and 7 men; mean age, 63 years) with either perirenal liposarcoma (n = 11) proven at histopathology or large exophytic angi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ellingson JJ,Coakley FV,Joe BN,Qayyum A,Westphalen AC,Yeh BM

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the optimal timing of delayed phase imaging for detecting low-flow endoleaks. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-eight patients with unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm treated with endovascular repair underwent 1- and 6-month follow-up multidetector row computed tomography (CT) performed during unenhanc...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Iezzi R,Cotroneo AR,Filippone A,Santoro M,Basilico R,Storto ML

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate soft tissue contrast and image quality of a respiratory-triggered echo-planar imaging based diffusion-weighted sequence (EPI-DWI) with different b values for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the liver. METHODS:Forty patients were examined. Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of contrast wa...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Asbach P,Hein PA,Stemmer A,Wagner M,Huppertz A,Hamm B,Taupitz M,Klessen C

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare examination volume and diagnostic yield of computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scintigraphy for detection of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in emergency department patients. METHODS:Every CTPA and V/Q scan result for emergency department patient...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Donohoo JH,Mayo-Smith WW,Pezzullo JA,Egglin TK

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two projection algorithms are currently available for viewing computed tomography (CT) data sets: average projection (AVG) and maximum intensity projection (MIP). Although AVG images feature good suppression of image noise but reduced edge sharpness, MIP images are characterized by good edge sharpness but also amplify...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Meyer H,Juran R,Rogalla P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to evaluate predictive factors for discriminating benign from malignant intraductal mucin-producing neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas on multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-three patients with IPMN underwent MDCT, and the imaging and pathologic...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Takeshita K,Kutomi K,Takada K,Haruyama T,Fukushima J,Aida R,Takada T,Furui S

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of myocardial bridging in patients who underwent single- or dual-source multidetector cardiac computed tomographic angiography (MDCTA). METHODS:Retrospective review of the imaging characteristics of 57 myocardial bridges in 53 patients who underwent cardiac MDCT...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Jacobs JE,Bod J,Kim DC,Hecht EM,Srichai MB

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a clinically suspected cerebral infarction that was diagnosed as a seizure focus on pulsed arterial spin labeling. The finding of hyperperfusion with perfusion imaging significantly impacted clinical management of the patient. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Pollock JM,Deibler AR,West TG,Burdette JH,Kraft RA,Maldjian JA

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a rare, idiopathic systemic fibrosing disorder that is predominantly characterized by a clinicopathologically distinct symmetric dermopathy and debilitating joint contractures. The condition affects patients with renal insufficiency and appears to show improvement with prompt res...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Prasad SR,Jagirdar J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumatosis cystoides coli (PCC) is an uncommon condition in which multiple gas-filled cysts in the walls of the colon. Patients with PCC initially complain of various symptoms including abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, hematochezia, vomiting, and fever. We recently diagnosed PCC by computed tomography (C...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kim YN,Lee SJ,Kim MJ,Kim YH,Jang DK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate potential risk factors for hemodynamic depression (HD) in elective carotid angioplasty with stenting (CAS) by using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiographic findings and clinical data. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted for 32 patients that underwent MDCT angiography befo...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hwang KW,Suh SI,Seo WK,Seol HY,Kim JH,Koh SB,Lee YH,Lee NJ,Kim JH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the relationship between the perfusion reserve as measured by acetazolamide (ACZ)-challenge N-isopropyl-I-123-p-iodoamphetamine (IMP)-single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and the degree of leukoaraiosis (LA) as estimated using magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS:In 51 patients recei...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Tomura N,Sasaki K,Kidani H,Nishii T,Yasuda K,Ishiyama K,Otani T,Sakuma I,Takahashi S,Watarai J,Yanagisawa T,Mizoi K

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate volume histogram analysis between usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP). METHODS:Sixty cases (UIP, n = 22; NSIP, n = 38) were evaluated retrospectively. Three parameters (contrast, variance, and entropy) were calculated in 3 typ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Sumikawa H,Johkoh T,Yamamoto S,Oota M,Ueguchi T,Ogata Y,Matsumoto M,Fujita Y,Natsag J,Inoue A,Mihara N,Honda O,Tomiyama N,Nakamura H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00