Radiologic Clinics of North America Vol 47 Nos 1 and 2 2009

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Advances in MDCT
pp. 1-12
CT Technology Overview: 64-Slice and Beyond.
Rogalla, P.; Kloeters, C.; Hein, P.A.

pp. 13-26
Optimal Vascular and Parenchymal Contrast Enhancement: The Current State of the Art.
Fleischmann, D.; Kamaya, A.

pp. 27-40
Strategies for Reducing Radiation Dose in CT.
McCollough, C.H.; Primak, A.N.; Braun, N.; Kofler, J.; Yu, L.; Christner, J.

pp. 41-58
Dual-Energy and Dual-Source CT: Is There a Role in the Abdomen and Pelvis?.
Fletcher, J.G.; Takahashi, N.; Hartman, R.; Guimaraes, L.; Huprich, J.E.; Hough, D.M.; Yu, L.; McCollough, C.H.

pp. 59-78
Advanced Postprocessing and the Emerging Role of Computer-Aided Detection.
Singh, A.K.; Hiroyuki, Y.; Sahani, D.V.

pp. 79-90
The ``Post-64'' Era of Coronary CT Angiography: Understanding New Technology from Physical Principles.
Otero, H.J.; Steigner, M.L.; Rybicki, F.J.

pp. 91-108
Coronary CT Angiography: Applications.
Bastarrika, G.; Lee, Y.S.; Ruzsics, B.; Schoepf, U.J.

pp. 109-116
Multimodal CT in Stroke Imaging: New Concepts.
Ledezma, C.J.; Wintermark, M.

pp. 117-132
CT Enterography: Concept, Technique, and Interpretation.
Tochetto, S.; Yaghmai, V.

pp. 133-146
CT Colonography: Techniques and Applications.
Yee, J.

pp. 147-160
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography: The Current Technology and Applications.
Mittra, E.; Quon, A.

pp. 161-178
Body Perfusion CT: Technique, Clinical Applications, and Advances.
Kambadakone, A.R.; Sahani, D.V.

VOL 47; NUMB 2
pp. 185-202
Multidetector CT of the Airways: Technique and Normal Results.
Beigelman-Aubry, C.; Brillet, P.-Y.; Grenier, P.A.

pp. 203-226
Congenital Abnormalities of Intrathoracic Airways.
Desir, A.; Ghaye, B.

pp. 227-242
Imaging of Tumors of the Trachea and Central Bronchi.
Ferretti, G.R.; Bithigoffer, C.; Righini, C.A.; Arbib, F.; Lantuejoul, S.; Jankowski, A.

pp. 243-260
Nonneoplastic Tracheal and Bronchial Stenoses.
Grenier, P.A.; Beigelman-Aubry, C.; Brillet, P.-Y.

pp. 261-270
Multidetector CT Evaluation of Tracheobronchomalacia.
Lee, E.Y.; Litmanovich, D.; Boiselle, P.M.

pp. 271-288
Imaging-Bronchoscopic Correlations for Interventional Pulmonology.
Amdo, T.; Godoy, M.C.B.; Ost, D.; Naidich, D.P.

pp. 289-306
Bronchiectasis.
Javidan-Nejad, C.; Bhalla, S.

pp. 307-316
Imaging of Small Airway Disease (SAD).
Pipavath, S.N.J.; Stern, E.J.

pp. 317-330
Asthma: An Imaging Update.
Woods, A.Q.; Lynch, D.A.

pp. 331-342
Imaging of Airways: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Ley-Zaporozhan, J.; Kauczor, H.-U.

Article from Critical Care Medicine

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Lamia, Bouchra ; Maizel, Julien ; Ochagavia, Ana ; Chemla, Denis ; Osman, David et al
Echocardiographic diagnosis of pulmonary artery occlusion pressure elevation during weaning from mechanical ventilation
Critical Care Medicine. 37(5):1696-1701, May 2009.
Abstract
Objective: Weaning-induced pulmonary edema is a cause of weaning failure in high-risk patients. The diagnosis may require pulmonary artery catheterization to demonstrate increased pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) during weaning. Transthoracic echocardiography can estimate left ventricular filling pressures using early (E) and late (A) peak diastolic velocities measured with Doppler transmitral flow, and tissue Doppler imaging of mitral annulus velocities including early (Ea) peak diastolic velocity. We tested the hypothesis that E/A and E/Ea could be used to detect weaning-induced PAOP elevation defined by a PAOP >=18 mm Hg during a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT).Measurements and Main Results: We included 39 patients who previously failed two consecutive SBTs. A third SBT was performed over a maximum 1-hour period using a T-piece. The PAOP, E/A, and E/Ea were measured before and during this SBT. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to determine the optimal sensitivity and specificity values of E/A and E/Ea obtained at the end of the SBT for predicting a weaning-induced PAOP elevation. Weaning-induced PAOP elevation occurred in 17 patients. A value of E/A >0.95 at the end of the SBT predicted weaning-induced PAOP elevation with a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 68%. A value of E/Ea >8.5 at the end of the SBT predicted weaning-induced PAOP elevation with a sensitivity of 94% and a specificity of 73%. The combination of E/A >0.95 and E/Ea >8.5 predicted a weaning-induced PAOP elevation with a sensitivity of 82% and a specificity of 91%.Conclusion: At the end of an SBT, the combination of E/A >0.95 and E/Ea >8.5 measured with transthoracic echocardiography allowed an accurate noninvasive detection of weaning-induced PAOP elevation.

AJR May 2009 Vol.192 No. 5 Supp

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1. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:1-3
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2. Efficacy, Education, Administration and PACS Papers AJR 2009;192:3-5
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3. Neuroradiology/Head and Neck Papers AJR 2009;192:6-8
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4. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers AJR 2009;192:8-10
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5. Efficacy, Education, Administration and PACS Papers AJR
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6. Genitourinary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:12-14
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7. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:14-16
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8. Genitourinary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:16-18
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9. Neuroradiology Papers AJR 2009;192:18-21
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10. Pediatric Radiology Papers AJR 2009;192:21-23
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11. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers AJR 2009;192:24-26
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12. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:26-28
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14. Cardiopulmonary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:30-32
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15. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:32-35
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16. Breast Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:35-38
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17. Breast Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:38-40
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18. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:41-44
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19. Genitourinary Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:44-46
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20. Breast Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:46-49
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21. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:49-52
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22. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers AJR 2009;192:52-55
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23. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers (Diffusion/Perfusion) AJR
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24. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers (Imaging and Treatment Innovations)
AJR 2009;192:59-62
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25. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Papers AJR 2009;192:62-65
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26. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers (Bowel and Peritoneum) AJR
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27. Nuclear Medicine Papers AJR 2009;192:68-70
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28. Gastrointestinal Imaging Papers (Liver Imaging) AJR 2009;192:70-73
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29. General and Emergency Radiology Papers AJR 2009;192:73-74
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30. Musculoskeletal Imaging Papers Systemic Disease and Spine) AJR
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Educational and Scientific Exhibits
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Breast AJR 2009;192:79-86
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Cardiopulmonary AJR 2009;192:86-102
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Efficacy/Education/Administration/PACS AJR 2009;192:102-106
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General/Emergency AJR 2009;192:106-113
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GI/Liver/Biliary/Pancreas AJR 2009;192:113-138
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GU/Ob/Gyn AJR 2009;192:138-150
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Musculoskeletal AJR 2009;192:150-174
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Neuroradiology/Head and Neck AJR 2009;192:174-190
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Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging AJR 2009;192:191-195
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Pediatrics AJR 2009;192:195-199
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Vascular/Interventional AJR 2009;192:199-207
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Article from Circulation

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McQuillen, Patrick S. MD
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease: What to Do With What We See and Don't See? [Editorial]
Circulation. 119(5):660-662, February 10, 2009.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease

McQuillen, Patrick S. MD
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease: What to Do With What We See and Don't See? [Editorial]
Circulation. 119(5):660-662, February 10, 2009.

Articles from Critical Care Medicine

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Greer, David M.
Multimodal magnetic resonance imaging for determining prognosis in patients with traumatic brain injury-Promising but not ready for primetime [Editorial]
Critical Care Medicine. 37(4):1523-1524, April 2009.

Baker, Stephen
Trauma computed tomography and radiation dose: A matter of concern [Editorial]
Critical Care Medicine. 37(4):1508-1509, April 2009.

Tollard, Eleonore MD; Galanaud, Damien MD, PhD; Perlbarg, Vincent et al
Experience of diffusion tensor imaging and 1H spectroscopy for outcome prediction in severe traumatic brain injury: Preliminary results
Critical Care Medicine. 37(4):1448-1455, April 2009.
Abstract
Objective: The objective of the study is to test whether multimodal magnetic resonance imaging can provide a reliable outcome prediction of the clinical status, focusing on consciousness at 1 year after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).Design: Single center prospective cohort with consecutive inclusions.Setting: Critical Care Neurosurgical Unit of a university hospital.Patients: Forty-three TBI patients not responding to simple orders after sedation cessation and 15 healthy controls.Interventions: A multimodal magnetic resonance imaging combining morphologic sequences, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and 1H proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) was performed 24 +/- 11 days after severe TBI. The ability of DTI and MRS to predict 1-year outcome was assessed by linear discriminant analysis (LDA). Robustness of the classification was tested using a bootstrap procedure.Measurements and Main Results: Fractional anisotropy (FA) was computed as the mean of values at discrete brain sites in the infratentorial and supratentorial regions. The N-acetyl aspartate/creatine (NAA/Cr) ratio was measured in the thalamus, lenticular nucleus, insular cortex, occipital periventricular white matter, and pons. After 1 year, 19 (44%) patients had unfavorable outcomes (death, persistent vegetative state, or minimally conscious state) and 24 (56%) favorable outcomes (normal consciousness with or without functional impairments). Analysis of variance was performed to compare FA and NAA/Cr in the two outcome groups and controls. FA and MRS findings showed highly significant differences between the outcome groups, with significant variables by LDA being supratentorial FA, NAA/Cr (pons), NAA/Cr (thalamus), NAA/Cr (insula), and infratentorial FA. LDA of combined FA and MRS data clearly separated the unfavorable outcome, favorable outcome, and control groups, with no overlap. Unfavorable outcome was predicted with up to 86% sensitivity and 97% specificity; these values were better than those obtained with DTI or MRS alone.Conclusion: FA and NAA/Cr hold potential as quantitative outcome-prediction tools at the subacute phase of TBI.(C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

Salottolo, Kristin MPH; Bar-Or, Raphael BS; Fleishman, Matthew MD; Maruyama, Gen et al
Current utilization and radiation dose from computed tomography in patients with trauma
Critical Care Medicine. 37(4):1336-1340, April 2009.
Abstract
Objective: To quantify the cumulative effective dose of radiation received during hospitalization after traumatic injury and to compare the computed tomography (CT) utilization practices for two time periods in patients with trauma.Design: A retrospective analysis of radiologic and medical data.Setting: A level I trauma center.Patients: Consecutively admitted adult patients with trauma with moderate to severe injuries (injury severity score >8), an intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay of one or more days, who were directly admitted and not transferred to another acute care center.Measurements and Main Results: CT examination means and utilization were compared for April through August, 2003 and April to August, 2007. Cumulative effective doses were calculated for the 2007 period, and patients with a high radiation dose (>100 mSv) were identified. One hundred sixty-five adult patients with trauma were included. An increase in mean CT examinations per patient was observed in the 2007 period compared with the 2003 period, overall (4.41 vs. 3.44, p = 0.002) and among subsets of patients. The overall increase remained significant after adjustment for patient demographics (p = 0.05). The mean cumulative effective dose per patient was 11.13 mSv in 2007; 9% of patients received a dose >=100 mSv.Conclusions: Patients with trauma are at an increased risk of adverse effects from CT studies, because they receive high doses of radiation, and the number of CT examinations that patients receive is increasing with time. We recommend that risk of radiation be prospectively monitored and estimated by hospitals through the use of CT examination count per patient.(C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

Articles from Anesthesiology

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Practice Advisory on Anesthetic Care for Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Anesthetic Care for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Anesthesiology. 110(3):459-479, March 2009.

Articles from Neurology

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Calabrese, M MD; Rocca, M A. MD; Atzori, M MD; Mattisi, I MD; Bernardi, V et al
Cortical lesions in primary progressive multiple sclerosis: A 2-year longitudinal MR study
Neurology. 72(15):1330-1336, April 14, 2009.
Abstract
Background: In primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), a discrepancy exists between the modest brain white matter (WM) lesion burden and the severity of neurologic disability. Double-inversion recovery (DIR) sequences have improved MRI sensitivity in the detection of cortical lesions (CLs) in patients with relapsing-onset MS.Objective: This 2-year longitudinal study was designed to assess the frequency, extent, and rate of formation of CLs in PPMS and their relationship with T2 lesion volume (LV), gray matter (GM) atrophy, and disability.Methods: Forty-eight patients with PPMS underwent clinical and magnetic resonance examinations at baseline and after 2 years. The number and volume of CLs, WM T2 LV, and GM fraction (GMf) were assessed at baseline and at follow-up.Results: At baseline, CLs were detected in 81.2% of patients with PPMS. At least one new CL was found in 28 patients during the follow-up. In patients with PPMS, CL and T2 WM LVs increased over the follow-up. At baseline, CL number and volumes were significantly correlated with T2 WM LV, GMf, disease duration, and Expanded Disability Status Scale score, as well as with increasing GM atrophy and disability during the follow-up. A multivariate analysis showed that CL volume at baseline was an independent predictor of percentage GM volume change and disability accumulation during the subsequent 2-year period.Conclusions: Cortical lesions are a frequent finding in primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The extent of such abnormalities is associated with the extent of cortical atrophy and clinical disability, and is able to predict their changes over a medium time period.

Armstrong-Wells, J MD, MPH; Grimes, B PhD; Sidney, S MD, MPH; Kronish, D et al
Utilization of TCD screening for primary stroke prevention in children with sickle cell disease.
Neurology. 72(15):1316-1321, April 14, 2009.
Abstract
Background: In 1998, the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia showed a >90% reduction in stroke rates after blood transfusion therapy in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) identified as high risk with transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) screening.Methods: We studied the utilization of TCD screening in a retrospective cohort of all children with SCD within a large managed care plan from January 1993 to December 2005. Rates of first TCD screening were estimated using life table methods; predictors of TCD were evaluated using Cox proportional hazards regression. Stroke incidence rates were estimated in person-time before (pre-TCD) and after (post-TCD) first TCD.Results: The average annual rate of TCD screening in 157 children with SCD was 1.8 per 100 person-years pre-1998, 5.0 from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1999, and 11.4 after 1999. The only independent predictor of TCD screening was proximity to the vascular laboratory. The annualized stroke rate pre-TCD was 0.44 per 100 person-years, compared to 0.19 post-TCD.Conclusions: Since the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia, the rate of transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) screening in sickle cell disease (SCD) has increased sixfold within a large health care plan. Children living farther from a vascular laboratory are less likely to be screened. Increased availability of TCD screening could improve the utilization of this effective primary stroke prevention strategy.

Radiology (USA) Vol 251 No 1 2009

N.B. We do not have full text access to this title
pp. 1-2
Science to Practice: Can Local Radiofrequency Ablation of Tumors Generate Systemic Immunity against Metastatic Disease?.
Waitz, R.; Solomon, S.B.
pp. 3-5
Is Marathon Running Hazardous to Your Cardiovascular Health? The Jury Is Still Out.
Yared, K.; Wood, M.J.
pp. 6-12
Risks Associated with Low Doses and Low Dose Rates of Ionizing Radiation: Why Linearity May Be (Almost) the Best We Can Do.
Little, M.P.; Wakeford, R.; Tawn, E.J.; Bouffler, S.D.; de Gonzalez, A.B.
pp. 13-22
The Linear No-Threshold Relationship Is Inconsistent with Radiation Biologic and Experimental Data.
Tubiana, M.; Feinendegen, L.E.; Yang, C.; Kaminski, J.M.
pp. 23-25
Humor: At a time when the news media regularly lament the woes of the U.S. health care system and physician morale is in decline, the need for humor in medicine has perhaps never been greater.
Gunderman, R.; Hamblin, J.
pp. 26-37
Noncalcified Lung Nodules: Volumetric Assessment with Thoracic CT.
Gavrielides, M.A.; Kinnard, L.M.; Myers, K.J.; Petrick, N.
p. 38
Chest Radiology: The Essentials, 2nd ed.
p. 38
Radiological Imaging of the Digestive Tract in Infants and Children.
pp. 39-40
Pulmonary Imaging: Contributions to Key Clinical Questions.
pp. 41-49
Comparison of Soft-copy and Hard-copy Reading for Full-Field Digital Mammography.
Nishikawa, R.M.; Acharyya, S.; Gatsonis, C.; Pisano, E.D.; Cole, E.B. et al
pp. 50-57
Myocardial Late Gadolinium Enhancement: Prevalence, Pattern, and Prognostic Relevance in Marathon Runners.
Breuckmann, F.; Mohlenkamp, S.; Nassenstein, K.; Lehmann, N.; Ladd, S.; Schmermund, A. et al
pp. 58-66
Radiofrequency Ablation Induces Antigen-presenting Cell Infiltration and Amplification of Weak Tumor-induced Immunity.
Dromi, S.A.; Walsh, M.P.; Herby, S.; Traughber, B.; Xie, J.; Sharma, K.V.; Sekhar, K.P. et al
pp. 67-76
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Diagnostic and Fat-Grading Accuracy of Low-Flip-Angle Multiecho Gradient-Recalled-Echo MR Imaging at 1.5 T.
Yokoo, T.; Bydder, M.; Hamilton, G.; Middleton, M.S.; Gamst, A.C.; Wolfson, T. et al
p. 77
Differentiating Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms from Pancreatic Pseudocysts at MR Imaging: Value of Perceived Internal Debris.
Macari, M.; Finn, M.E.; Bennett, G.L.; Cho, K.C.; Newman, E.; Hajdu, C.H.; Babb, J.S.

Radiologic Clinics of North America Vol 47 No 3 2009

Preface
Carolyn M. Sofka
page xi
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The History of Clinical Musculoskeletal Radiology
Carolyn M. Sofka, Helene Pavlov
pages 349-356
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2808%2900224-8/abstract
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Conventional Radiography in Musculoskeletal Imaging
Jordan B. Renner
pages 357-372
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2809%2900020-7/abstract
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History of Arthrography
Jeffrey J. Peterson, Laura W. Bancroft
pages 373-386
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2808%2900226-1/abstract
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Musculoskeletal CT: Recent Advances and Current Clinical Applications
Kenjirou Ohashi, Georges Y. El-Khoury
pages 387-409
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2808%2900228-5/abstract
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Past, Present, and Future of Therapeutic Lumbar Spine Interventional Procedures
Eric A. Bogner
pages 411-419
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2808%2900229-7/abstract
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Lumbar Discography
Gregory R. Saboeiro
pages 421-433
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2809%2900057-8/abstract
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The Evolution of Musculoskeletal Tumor Imaging
Sinchun Hwang, David M. Panicek
pages 435-453
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2808%2900225-X/abstract
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Fire and Ice: Thermal Ablation of Musculoskeletal Tumors
Leon D. Rybak
pages 455-469
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2808%2900227-3/abstract
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Magnetic Resonance Arthrography
Usha Chundru, Geoffrey M. Riley, Lynne S. Steinbach
pages 471-494
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2809%2900056-6/abstract
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Noncontrast MR Techniques and Imaging of Cartilage
Mathew F. Koff, Hollis G. Potter
pages 495-504
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2809%2900019-0/abstract
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The Evolution of Nuclear Medicine and the Musculoskeletal System
Christopher J. Palestro, Charito Love, Robert Schneider
pages 505-532
http://www.radiologic.theclinics.com/article/S0033-8389%2809%2900021-9/abstract

Radiography (UK) Vol 15 No 2 2009

pp. 95-96
Ethical issues in publishing.
Price, R.
pp. 97-100
Prevention of supine hypotensive syndrome in pregnant women undergoing computed tomography - A national survey of current practice.
McMahon, M. A.; Fenwick, A.; Banks, A.; Dineen, R. A.
pp. 101-105
Radiographer interpretation of trauma radiographs: Issues for radiography education providers.
Hardy, M.; Snaith, B.
pp. 106-112
An evaluation of current methods of diagnosing colorectal cancer in the United Kingdom.
Bond, J.; Tuckey, M.
pp. 113-120
The impact of selected organizational variables and managerial leadership on radiation therapists' organizational commitment.
Akroyd, D.; Legg, J.; Jackowski, M. B.; Adams, R. D.
pp. 121-133
PACS influence the radiographer's work.
Fridell, K.; Aspelin, P.; Edgren, L.; Lindskold, L.; Lundberg, N.
pp. 134-138
Digital radiography detectors - A technical overview: Part 2.
Lanca, L.; Silva, A.
pp. 139-145
The level of confidence and responsibility accepted by Australian radiation therapists in developing plans and implementing treatment.
Dempsey, S. E.; Burr, M.
pp. 146-157
Job satisfaction of therapy radiographers in the UK: Results of a phase I qualitative study.
Probst, H.; Griffiths, S.
pp. 158-165
Peer assessment of individual contributions to a group project: Student perceptions.
Kench, P. L.; Field, N.; Agudera, M.; Gill, M.
pp. 166-170
Workplace diaries promoting reflective practice in radiation therapy.
Chapman, N.; Dempsey, S. E.; Warren-Forward, H. M.
pp. 171-178
The application of diagnostic reference levels: General principles and an Irish perspective.
Matthews, K.; Brennan, P. C.
pp. 179-181
Embolization of an iodine-125 radioactive seed from the prostate gland into the right ventricle: An unusual pattern of seed migration.
Schild, M. H.; Wong, W. W.; Vora, S. A.; Ward, L. D.; Nguyen, B. D.
pp. 182-184
Emphysematous pancreatitis: The utility of CT.
Jerbi Omezzine, S.; Hmida, N.; Adel Hamza, H.
pp. e1-e5
Evaluation of written patient educational materials in the field of diagnostic imaging.
Ryhanen, A. M.; Johansson, K.; Virtanen, H.; Salo, S.; Salantera, S.; Leino-Kilpi, H.
pp. e6-e10
The effect of palatability of oral contrast media on compliance with drinking protocols, and on bowel opacification, in abdominal CT.
Morgan, B.; Basu, A.; Kithoray, S.; Tyagi, R.; Campbell, S.; Liddicoat, A.

Articles from Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Saint-Cyr, Michel M.D.; Schaverien, Mark M.R.C.S.; Arbique, Gary Ph.D.; Hatef, Dan et al
Three- and Four-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Angiography and Venography for the Investigation of the Vascular Anatomy and Perfusion of Perforator Flaps
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(3):772-780, March 2008.
Abstract
Background: Two-dimensional contrast radiography is the current standard for investigating the vascular anatomy of surgical flaps. The microvascular anatomy of the perforator flap, however, is limited conceptually by representation in two dimensions. Static three-dimensional computed tomographic angiography enables vascular anatomy to be evaluated in the coronal, axial, and sagittal planes, and dynamic four-dimensional computed tomographic angiography allows the vascular filling of a perforator flap to be visualized over short time intervals in three dimensions.

Methods: An anatomical study was performed using 11 fresh adult cadavers acquired through the Willed Body Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, Texas. Four male and seven female cadavers were included in the study. Perforator flaps harvested included the following: anterolateral thigh, deep inferior epigastric perforator, superior gluteal artery perforator, inferior gluteal artery perforator, thoracodorsal artery perforator, anteromedial thigh, and dorsal intercostal artery perforator.

Conclusions: Novel techniques for acquiring both static and dynamic three-dimensional images of macrovascular and microvascular perforator flap anatomy using computed tomographic angiography have been described. This methodology has also allowed the sequential investigation of adjacent vascular territories. This can provide a better understanding of how perforator flaps and the skin are perfused and may aid in the future design of new flaps.
(C)2008American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Domeshek, Leahthan F. B.S.E.; Mukundan, Srinivasan Jr M.D., Ph.D.; Yoshizumi, Terry Ph.D.; Marcus, Jeffrey R.
Increasing Concern Regarding Computed Tomography Irradiation in Craniofacial Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 123(4):1313-1320, April 2009.
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Summary: The safety of medical radiation, particularly computed tomography, has recently received much attention in both the medical literature and the popular press. As knowledge regarding side effects of radiation exposure has increased, so have attempts to limit doses to patients through more selective use of scans and transitions to lower-dose protocols to conform to the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle. This trend has been apparent across many fields within medicine, including craniofacial surgery. Craniofacial surgeons should be familiar with these issues to participate in the determination of practice standards and to address patient concerns. A number of authors have questioned the value and necessity of obtaining computed tomography scans for the management of single-suture craniosynostosis in light of known radiation risks. Although unnecessary exposure to radiation from computed tomography scans should be avoided, imaging provides useful--often vital--information to the treatment of craniosynostosis. Use of low-dose protocols, which have been shown to provide images of satisfactory quality for the evaluation of both suture patency and associated intracranial abnormalities, may be a favorable alternative. The authors discuss the issue of medical radiation and its risks. In the context of risks and benefits, the authors reviewed the current practice of imaging in craniofacial surgery with the intent to encourage dialogue between surgeons and radiologists to develop thoughtful practice standards.(C)2009American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Casey, William J. III M.D.; Chew, Roderick T. M.D.; Rebecca, Alanna M. et al
Advantages of Preoperative Computed Tomography in Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 123(4):1148-1155, April 2009.
Abstract
Background: Preoperative computed tomography has been used to facilitate deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP) flap breast reconstruction. This study identifies the improvements in outcome that this may provide.Methods: A retrospective review of a consecutive series of DIEAP and superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap breast reconstructions was performed over 5 years. All patients underwent hand-held Doppler interrogation of the abdomen. Patient demographics, operative times, and postoperative outcomes were compared before and after the routine use of computed tomographic imaging.Results: Two hundred eighty-seven flaps were performed on 213 patients. There were 139 unilateral and 74 bilateral reconstructions, with 168 flaps performed immediately after mastectomy and 119 flaps performed in a delayed setting. One hundred one flaps were performed with computed tomographic imaging, whereas 186 flaps followed hand-held Doppler interrogation alone. Mean follow-up was 24 months. The use of computed tomography had a beneficial impact on operative times (unilateral, 370 versus 459 minutes; bilateral, 515 versus 657 minutes...

Articles from Circulation

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Oakes, Robert S. BS; Badger, Troy J. MD; Kholmovski, Eugene G. PhD; Akoum, Nazem et al
Detection and Quantification of Left Atrial Structural Remodeling With Delayed-Enhancement Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Circulation. 119(13):1758-1767, April 7, 2009.
Abstract
Background-: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with diffuse left atrial fibrosis and a reduction in endocardial voltage. These changes are indicators of AF severity and appear to be predictors of treatment outcome. In this study, we report the utility of delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DE-MRI) in detecting abnormal atrial tissue before radiofrequency ablation and in predicting procedural outcome.

Methods and Results-: Eighty-one patients presenting for pulmonary vein antrum isolation for treatment of AF underwent 3-dimensional DE-MRI of the left atrium before the ablation. Six healthy volunteers also were scanned. DE-MRI images were manually segmented to isolate the left atrium, and custom software was implemented to quantify the spatial extent of delayed enhancement, which was then compared with the regions of low voltage from electroanatomic maps from the pulmonary vein antrum isolation procedure. Patients were assessed for AF recurrence at least 6 months after pulmonary vein antrum isolation, with an average follow-up of 9.6+/-3.7 months (range, 6 to 19 months). On the basis of the extent of preablation enhancement, 43 patients were classified as having minimal enhancement (average enhancement, 8.0+/-4.2%), 30 as having moderate enhancement (21.3+/-5.8%), and 8 as having extensive enhancement (50.1+/-15.4%). The rate of AF recurrence was 6 patients (14.0%) with minimal enhancement, 13 (43.3%) with moderate enhancement, and 6 (75%) with extensive enhancement (P<0.001). Conclusions-: DE-MRI provides a noninvasive means of assessing left atrial myocardial tissue in patients suffering from AF and might provide insight into the progress of the disease. Preablation DE-MRI holds promise for predicting responders to AF ablation and may provide a metric of overall disease progression.

Imaging Decisions MRI Vol 12 Iss 4 2008

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Editorial
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Implementation of PET-CT in Clinical Routine
C. Pirich
AbstractPublished Online: 23 Mar 2009

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The Incremental Value of F-18 FDG PET and PET/CT in Malignant Lymphoma
H. J. Gallowitsch, I. Igerc, S. Kohlfürst, P. Lind
AbstractPublished Online: 23 Mar 2009
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Behind Fluorodeoxy-Glucose: the Role of Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Fluorine-18 Labelled PET-Tracer Imaging
G. Rendl, L. Rettenbacher, C. Pirich
AbstractPublished Online: 23 Mar 2009
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Clinical Impact of Radiologist Interpretation of CT in PET-CT Imaging
F. Qing, M. Graham, T. Abraham, J. Sohi, E. J. R. van Beek
AbstractPublished Online: 23 Mar 2009
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Cardiac PET-CT and its Implementation into Clinical Practice
S. Graf, C. Pirich
AbstractPublished Online: 23 Mar 2009

Clinical Physiology & Functional Imaging Vol 29 Iss 3 2009

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Case Report
159-162
Experimental case report: development of a pneumothorax monitored by electrical impedance tomography
Carsten Preis, Henning Luepschen, Steffen Leonhardt, Diederik Gommers
AbstractPublished Online: 15 Jan 2009

Original Articles
163-169
Changes in left ventricular ejection time and pulse transit time derived from finger photoplethysmogram and electrocardiogram during moderate haemorrhage
Paul M. Middleton, Gregory S.H. Chan, Emma O'Lone, Elizabeth Steel et al
AbstractPublished Online: 22 Jan 2009
170-176
Effect of nebivolol on blood oxygen transport indices and endothelial dysfunction in patients with arterial hypertension
T. P. Pronko, V. V. Zinchuk
AbstractPublished Online: 18 Jan 2009
177-180
Echocardiography in Fabry disease: diagnostic value of endocardial border binary appearance
Juha W. Koskenvuo, Erik Engblom, Ilkka M. Kantola, Jaakko J. Hartiala et al
AbstractPublished Online: 30 Dec 2008
181-186
Determination of the mitral papillary muscle positions by the septal-to-free wall arc ratio method
Nina Hakacova, Anna M. C. Robinson, Charles Maynard, Galen S. Wagner, Salim F. Idriss
AbstractPublished Online: 15 Jan 2009
187-192
Small animal PET for the evaluation of an animal model of genital infection
Cristina Nanni, Antonella Marangoni, Carmelo Quarta, Donato Di Pierro et al
AbstractPublished Online: 30 Dec 2008
193-200
Influence of arterial wave reflection on carotid blood pressure and intima-media thickness in older endurance trained men and women with pre-hypertension
Kevin S. Heffernan, Sae Young Jae, Emily Tomayko, Muhammad R. Ishaque et al
AbstractPublished Online: 19 Feb 2009
201-208
Long-term stability of heart rate variability in chronic stable angina pectoris, and the impact of an acute myocardial infarction
Inge Björkander, Lennart Forslund, Mats Ericson, Nina Rehnqvist, Paul Hjemdahl et al
AbstractPublished Online: 2 Mar 2009
209-215
Antegrade pulsatile arterial-like flow in human limb veins at increased intravascular pressure
Roger Kölegård, Ola Eiken
AbstractPublished Online: 19 Feb 2009
216-223
Differences in myocardial velocities during supine and upright exercise stress echocardiography in healthy adults
Anna Bjällmark, Matilda Larsson, Kambiz Shahgaldi, Britta Lind, Reidar Winter, Lars-Åke Brodin
AbstractPublished Online: 2 Mar 2009
224-228
Maximal explosive muscle power in obese and non-obese prepubertal children
Stefano Lazzer, Renzo Pozzo, Enrico Rejc, Guglielmo Antonutto, Maria Pia Francescato
AbstractPublished Online: 2 Mar 2009