Library

feed icon rss

Your email was sent successfully. Check your inbox.

An error occurred while sending the email. Please try again.

Proceed reservation?

Export
  • 1
    ISSN: 1432-1084
    Keywords: Key words: Papilloma ; Breast ; MRM ; Galactography
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. The aim of this study was evaluation of MRI alone and in combination with mammography and galactography in the diagnosis of intraductal papillomas. From 1994 to 1998, a total of 48 women presenting with pathologic mammary secretion underwent galactography and magnetic resonance mammography (MRM). Thirty-five patients aged 16–71 years (average age 46 years) subsequently underwent surgery or diagnostic puncture and the histologic findings were compared with the results of the radiologic examination. Histology revealed papillomas in 16 cases. In 6 of these patients, there was associated malignant degeneration. Malignancy without associated papilloma was observed in 3 cases. Galactography displayed a sensitivity of 94 % and a specificity of 79 % with five false-positive findings and one false-negative finding in the recognition of intraductal papillomas. Malignant processes were detected by mammography/galactography in only one instance. Magnetic resonance mammography visualized pathologic contrast medium uptake in 8 of 9 cases of malignant disease (sensitivity 89 %). One patient with in situ ductal carcinoma escaped detection with MRM. Papillomas showed no or below-the-threshold-lying contrast uptakes with no specific sign suggestive of papilloma. Galactography in combination with mammography remains the primary diagnostic procedure in cases of pathologic mammary secretion or suspected papilloma. The addition of MRI permits exclusion of malignant disease with a high degree of certainty; thus, expectant management in individual cases with negative findings appears justified.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    Library Location Call Number Volume/Issue/Year Availability
    BibTip Others were also interested in ...
  • 2
    ISSN: 1433-0563
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Flächendosisprodukt ; Dosimetrie ; Durchleuchtung ; Radiographie ; Miktionszysturethrographie ; Key words Dose-area product ; Dosimetry ; Fluoroscopy ; Radiography ; Voiding cystourethrography
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Objective: Determination of the proportion of the dose-area product caused by fluoroscopy at voiding cystourethrography in children, using digital image intensifier technology. Patients and methods: Using computer-assisted dosimetry, we determined the dose-area product and the respective proportions of the dose-area product caused by fluoroscopy and radiography as well as the number of radiographs taken at a given examination of 40 children (8 children less than 2 years old, 15 children between 2 and 6 years old and 17 children between 6 and 15 years old). Results: The computer software program correctly differentiated between fluoroscopy and radiography in 80 % of cases. Incorrect results were primarily observed in newborns and young children. The total radiation dose ranged in relation to patient age from 22 to 651 cGy × cm2. Fluoroscopy was responsible for an average 78 % of the applied radiation dose. Conclusion: Computer-assisted dosimetry is useful in determining the proportion of the dose-area product caused by fluoroscopy in older children undergoing voiding cystourethrography. When image intensifier technology is used, this accounts for more than 75 % of the total radiation dose. The method is not suitable for use in small children.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Ziel: Bestimmung des Anteils der Durchleuchtung am Gesamtflächendosisprodukt beim Kindermiktionszysturethrogramm in digitaler Bildverstärkertechnik. Material und Methode: Bei 40 Kindern (8 Kinder 〈 2 Jahre, 15 Kinder zwischen 2 und 6 Jahren und 17 Kinder zwischen 6 und 15 Jahren) wurden PC-gestützt die Anzahl der Zielaufnahmen, deren Anteil am Gesamtflächendosisprodukt sowie der durchleuchtungsbedingte Anteil am Gesamtflächendosisprodukt ermittelt. Ergebnisse: In 80 % der Fälle ermöglichte der Einsatz des Computerprogramms eine korrekte Differenzierung zwischen Fluoroskopie und Radiographie. Falsche Ergebnisse fanden sich hauptsächlich bei Neugeborenen und Kleinkindern. Die Gesamtstrahlenbelastung variierte abhängig vom Patientenalter zwischen 22 und 651 cGy × cm2, durchschnittlich betrug der Anteil der Durchleuchtung 78 %. Schlußfolgerung: PC-gestützt ist es möglich den Anteil der Durchleuchtung am Gesamtflächendosisprodukt bei älteren Kindern, die sich einem Miktionszysturethrogramm unterziehen, zu ermitteln. Dieser beträgt bei Verwendung der digitalen Bildverstärkertechnik mehr als 75 %. Bei Neugeborenen und Kleinkindern versagt die Methode.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    Library Location Call Number Volume/Issue/Year Availability
    BibTip Others were also interested in ...
  • 3
    Electronic Resource
    Electronic Resource
    Springer
    Der Radiologe 38 (1998), S. 185-193 
    ISSN: 1432-2102
    Keywords: Key words Interventional MRI • Biopsy needle • Rapid imaging • Artifacts ; Schlüsselwörter Interventionelle MRT • Biopsienadeln • Schnelle Bildgebung • Artefakte
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Nachdem die interventionelle MRT zunächst nur bei neurochirurgischen Eingriffen Anwendung fand, umfaßt das Indikationsspektrum mittlerweile Biopsien, minimalinvasive neurochirurgische Therapieverfahren sowie Thermoablationen von Tumoren. Hierbei werden besondere Anforderungen an das Sequenzdesign gestellt: 1. verkürzte Meßzeit, 2. Visualisierung von Instrumenten, 3. klare Abgrenzbarkeit von Läsionen und 4. Thermosensitivität. Der erste Abschnitt der Arbeit beinhaltet die passive Visualisierung MR-kompatibler Nadeln und den Einfluß von Feldstärke, Sequenzdesign sowie der Ausrichtung der Nadel im Bezug auf das statische Magnetfeld des Tomographen. Sowohl für Niederfeld- als auch für Hochfeldtomographen werden diesbezüglich praktische Empfehlungen gegeben und erläutert. Der zweite Teil der Arbeit behandelt die verschiedenen in der Interventionellen MRT verwendeten Methoden der schnellen Bildgebung, die auf die „konventionelle“ Phasenkodierung verzichten („wavelets“, „locally focused imaging“, „singular value decomposition“ und „keyhole imaging“). Im letzten Abschnitt werden die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten thermosensitiver Sequenzen [Spin-Gitter-Relaxationszeit (T1), Wasserdiffusionskoeffizient (D) und chemische Verschiebung der Wasserprotonen (δ ) ] dargestellt.
    Notes: Summary While initially advocated primarily for intrasurgical visualization (e. g., craniotomy), interventional MRI rapidly evolved into roles in image-guided localization for needle-based procedures, minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures, and thermal ablation of cancer. In this contest, MRI pulse sequences and scanning methods serve one of four primary roles: (1) speed improvement, (2) device localization, (3) anatomy/lesion differentiation and (4) temperature sensitivity. The first part of this manuscript deals with passive visualization of MR-compatible needles and the effects of field strength, sequence design, and orientation of the needle relative to the static magnetic field of the scanner. Issues and recommendations are given for low-field as well as high-field scanners. The second part contains methods reported to achieve improved acquisition efficiency over conventional phase encoding (wavelets, locally focused imaging, singular value decomposition and keyhole imaging). Finally, the last part of the manuscript reports the current status of thermosensitive sequences and their dependence on spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), water diffusion coefficient (D) and proton chemical shift (δ ).
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    Library Location Call Number Volume/Issue/Year Availability
    BibTip Others were also interested in ...
  • 4
    ISSN: 1432-2102
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Spiral-CT ; Virtuelle Endoskopie ; Larynx ; Key words Helical CT ; Virtual endoscopy ; Larynx
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary This pilot study investigated the feasibility and clinical value of high-resolution virtual real-time laryngoscopy based on helical CT data sets. Nine patients with laryngeal pathology (three with tumors of the vocal cords, two laryngeal carcinomas, one with invasion of the larynx by thyroid carcinoma and six subglottic stenoses) underwent examination by helical CT at a collimation of 1 mm. Following acquisition, the images were processed at a workstation with standard visualization software, such that virtual endoscopy (VE) in real time was possible. The images were then compared with the findings of conventional endoscopy. Because of swallowing artifacts, reconstruction failed in 2 of 12 patients. None of the carcinomas of the vocal cords was recognized at VE or in the cross-sectional CT images. VE provided the correct diagnosis in 8 of 12 cases (laryngeal tumors, subglottic stenoses). Virtual laryngoscopy is capable of simulating the visual findings of endoscopy in cases of laryngeal tumors and subglottic stenoses. Small tumors of the vocal cords are not adequately visualized. The major problem affecting results is motion artifacts resulting from involuntary swallowing.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird eine Pilotstudie zur Überprüfung der Machbarkeit und des klinischen Nutzens einer hochauflösenden virtuellen Echtzeitlaryngoskopie aus Spiral-CT-Datensätzen vorgestellt. 12 Patienten mit Erkrankungen im Kehlkopfbereich (3 Stimmlippentumore, 2 Larynxkarzinome, ein in den Larynx eingebrochenes Schilddrüsenkarzinom und 6 subglottische Stenosen) wurden mittels hochauflösender Spiral-CT (Kollimation 1 mm) untersucht. Anschließend wurden die Bilder auf einer Workstation mit einer standardmäßigen Visualisierungssoftware so rekonstruiert, daß eine virtuelle Endoskopie (VE) in Echtzeit möglich wurde, welche der herkömmlichen Fiberendoskopie gegenübergestellt wurde. 2 der 12 Patienten waren bedingt durch Schluckartefakte nicht zu rekonstruieren. Keines der Stimmlippenkarzinome war in der VE oder den Querschnittsbildern zu erkennen. In 8 von 12 Fällen war die VE diagnostisch (Larynxtumore, subglottische Stenosen). Die virtuelle Laryngoskopie in der hier beschriebenen Technik vermag Larynxtumoren und subglottische Stenosen, nicht aber kleine Stimmbandtumoren in einer dem Kliniker vertrauten endoskopischen Sichtweise darzustellen. Hauptproblem sind Bewegungsartefakte durch unwillkürliche Schluckbewegungen.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    Library Location Call Number Volume/Issue/Year Availability
    BibTip Others were also interested in ...
  • 5
    ISSN: 1432-2161
    Keywords: Key words Echinococcosis ; Bone ; Soft tissue ; Liver
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  Objective. The present study demonstrates the osseous and soft tissue manifestations of alveolar echinococcosis (AE). Patients. We report on eight patients with AE with bone or soft tissue involvement confirmed at biopsy or needle cytology. Results. All eight patients showed hepatic involvement. Four exhibited infiltration of the spine as a result of direct spread of the hepatic primary lesion; distant metastases were observed in only three of these patients. Calcifications, which are typical for hepatic manifestations of the disease, were observed in soft tissue in only two of eight cases (25%); we observed no instances of endovesicular daughter cysts. Conclusion. AE manifests itself in the vertebral column as a form of spondylitis and in soft tissue presents similar to an abscess. Since in most of these cases spread of the disease per continuitatem from the liver is present, the diagnosis is easily made from the characteristic hepatic findings.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    Library Location Call Number Volume/Issue/Year Availability
    BibTip Others were also interested in ...
Close ⊗
This website uses cookies and the analysis tool Matomo. More information can be found here...