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Aim: In order to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of arthroscintigraphy in suspected rotator cuff ruptures this new imaging procedure was performed 20 times in 17 patients with clinical signs of a rotator cuff lesion. The scintigraphic results were compared with sonography (n = 20), contrast arthrography (n = 20) and arthroscopy (n = 10) of the shoulder joint. Methods: After performing a standard bone scintigraphy with intravenous application of 300 MBq 99m-Tc-methylene diphosphonate (MDP) for landmarking of the shoulder region arthroscintigraphy was performed after an intraarticular injection of 99m-Tc microcolloid (ALBURES 400 μCi/5 ml). The application was performed either in direct combination with contrast arthrography (n = 10) or ultrasound conducted mixed with a local anesthetic (n = 10). Findings at arthroscopical surgery (n = 10) were used as the gold standard. Results: In case of complete rotator cuff rupture (n = 5), arthroscintigraphy and radiographic arthrography were identical in 5/5. In one patient with advanced degenerative alterations of the shoulder joint radiographic arthrography incorrectly showed a complete rupture which was not seen by arthroscintigraphy and endoscopy. In 3 patients with incomplete rupture, 2/3 results were consistant. A difference was seen in one patient with a rotator cuff, that has been already revised in the past and that suffered of capsulitis and calcification. Conclusion: Arthroscintigraphy is a sensitive technique for detection of rotator cuff ruptures. Because of the lower viscosity of the active compound, small ruptures can be easily detected, offering additional value over radiographic arthrography and ultrasound, especially for evaluation of incomplete cuff ruptures.
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Psychogios MN, Sohns C, Werner C, Grabbe E, Obenauer S. Retrospektive Analyse eines computerassistierten Detektion (CAD)-Systems in der digitalen Vollfeldmammographie in Abhängigkeit von der Histologie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1073990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Psychogios MN, Janssen S, Balcarek P, König F, Grabbe E, Schütze G. Echinokokkuszyste in atypischer Lokalisation mit spontaner Ruptur. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1074060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The multiparametric molecular cell and tissue analysis in vitro and in vivo is characterized by rapid progress in the field of image generation technologies, sensor biotechnology, and computational modeling. Fascinating new potentials in unraveling the detailed functions of single cells, organs, and whole organisms are presently emerging and permit the close monitoring i.e. tumor development or basic cell development processes with an unprecedented multiplicity of promising investigative possibilities. To answer basic questions of in vivo tumor development and progression fluorescence based imaging techniques provide new insights into molecular pathways and targets. Genetic reporter systems (eGFP, DsRED) are available and high sensitive detection systems are on hand. These techniques could be used for in vitro assays and quantified e.g. by microscopy and CCD based readouts. The introduction of novel fluorescent dyes emitting in the near infrared range (NIR) combined with the development of sensitive detector systems and monochromatic powerful NIR-lasers for the first time permits the quantification and imaging of fluorescence and/or bioluminescence in deeper tissues. Laser based techniques particularly in the NIR-range (like two-photon microscopy) offer superb signal to noise ratios, and thus the potential to detect molecular targets in vivo. In combination with flat panel volumetric computed tomography (fpVCT), questions dealing e.g. with tumor size, tumor growth, and angiogenesis/vascularization could be answered noninvasively using the same animal. The resolution of down to 150 microm/each direction can be achieved using fpVCT. It is demonstrated by many groups that submillimeter resolutions can be achieved in small animal imaging at high sensitivity and molecular specificity. Since the resolution in preclinical small animal imaging is down to approximately 10 microm by the use of microCT and to subcellular resolutions using ( approximately 1 microm) microscope based systems, the advances of different techniques can now be combined to "multimodal" preclinical imaging and the possibilities for in vivo intravital cytometry now become within one's reach.
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- J T Wessels
- Department of Nephrology/Rheumatology, Centre Internal Medicine, University Hospital Goettingen, Germany.
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Obenauer S, Plothe KD, Ringert RH, Grabbe E, Heuser M. [Forms of urinary diversion--methods and imaging findings]. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2007; 179:1025-34. [PMID: 17786893 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-963277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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After cystectomy two principal types of urinary diversion are used for the surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract: incontinent and continent. In the continent type of urinary diversion, a differentiation must be made between those with and without catheterization for voiding. Besides urothelial cancer other reasons for urinary diversion include neurogenic bladder palsy (connatal or acquired) due to meningomyelocele or connatal diseases like bladder exstrophy. The main objective of the clinical urologist when selecting urinary diversion are to achieve continence and to preserve upper urinary tract function. Knowledge of the different forms of urinary diversion is critical for the exact interpretation of the images. This review presents the typical imaging techniques after a description of the basic surgical features of urinary diversion. CT urography and MR urography are becoming increasingly important as further imaging tools for controlling urinary diversions.
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- S Obenauer
- Abteilung für Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
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Dullin C, Zientkowska M, Missbach-Güntner J, Alves F, Tietze LF, Grabbe E. Bildfusion zwischen Flächendetektor basierter Volumen-Computer Tomographie und Fluoreszenzbildgebung im nahen Infrarot-Bereich. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-956194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Kertesz A, Kertesz T, Füzesi L, Haller F, Dullin C, Knollmann FD, Grabbe E. CT-Bildgebung mit einem Flachbilddetektor: experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Erfassung der kleinen Gefäße im menschlichen Myokard. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-976889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Contrast-enhanced dynamic MR mammography can provide important additional diagnostic information when performed for certain indications. When suspicious lesions are identified on MR mammography and cannot be reproduced using other imaging modalities, a decision must be made as to its management, i. e. further diagnostic work-up. One possibility is the short-term follow-up of such findings, resulting in higher costs and a possible delay in the start of treatment of a malignant lesion. An alternative to a follow-up is an MR-guided intervention. MR-compatible equipment has been developed for this purpose. This includes equipment specialized for percutaneous biopsy and preoperative localization. The following is an overview of the diagnostic value of MR-guided biopsy and preoperative localization including the relevant literature.
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- S Obenauer
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
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Knollmann F, Wieltsch A, Niederberger S, Mahlke A, Kertesz T, Haller F, Dullin C, Füzesi L, Grabbe E. Diagnose atherosklerotischer Koronarstenosen mit der Flächendetektor-Computertomographie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-940748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Puesken MP, Armateifio EA, Lange BL, Heuser MH, Grabbe E, Obenauer S. Nutzen der Spiral-CT Untersuchung zur Detektion gastrointestinaler Blutungen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-941155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kertesz T, Kimmina S, Dullin C, Alves F, Grabbe E, Knollmann F. CT-Bildgebung mit einem Flachbilddetektor: experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Erfassung von Lungenrundherden. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-940981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Heidrich G, Hassepass F, Dullin C, Attin T, Grabbe E, Hannig C. Zerstörungsfreie präklinische Evaluation der Wurzelkanalanatomie menschlicher Zähne mittels Flächendetektor-Volumen-CT (FD-VCT). ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005; 177:1683-90. [PMID: 16333792 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-858557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Successful endodontic diagnostics and therapy call for adequate depiction of the root canal anatomy with multimodal diagnostic imaging. The aim of the present study is to evaluate visualization of the endodont with flat-panel detector volume CT (FD-VCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS 13 human teeth were examined with the prototype of a FD-VCT. After data acquisition and generation of volume data sets in volume rendering technology (VRT), the findings obtained were compared to conventional X-rays and cross-section preparations of the teeth. RESULTS The anatomical structures of the endodont such as root canals, side canals and communications between different root canals as well as denticles could be detected precisely with FD-VCT. The length of curved root canals was also determined accurately. The spatial resolution of the system is around 140 microm. Only around 73 % of the main root canals detected with FD-VCT and 87 % of the roots could be visualized with conventional dental X-rays. None of the side canals, shown with FD-VCT, was detectable on conventional X-rays. In all cases the enamel and dentin of the teeth could be well delineated. No differences in image quality could be discerned between stored and freshly extracted teeth, or between primary and adult teeth. CONCLUSION FD-VCT is an innovative diagnostic modality in preclinical and experimental use for non-destructive three-dimensional analysis of teeth. Thanks to the high isotropic spatial resolution compared with conventional X-rays, even the minutest structures, such as side canals, can be detected and evaluated. Potential applications in endodontics include diagnostics and evaluation of all steps of root canal treatment, ranging from trepanation through determination of the length of the root canal to obturation.
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- G Heidrich
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen.
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Obenauer S, Sohns C, Werner C, Grabbe E. Retrospektive Analyse eines computerassistierten Detektions-Systems (CAD) in der digitalen Vollfeldmammographie in Abhängigkeit von der Histologie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005; 177:1103-9. [PMID: 16021542 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-858321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the usefulness of a computer-aided detection (CAD) system in full-field digital mammography in correlation to tumor histology. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 476 patients (226 patients with histologically proven malignant tumors, 250 healthy women) took part in this study. The mammograms were studied retrospectively, using the CAD system Image Checker. For 226 patients digital mammograms in MLO-projection were available. For 186 of these patients the CC-projection was also available. CAD markers that correlated with histologically proven carcinomas were considered to be true-positive markers. All other CAD markers were considered to be false-positive. Histologically proven carcinomas without markers were false-negative results. The dependence of the CAD markers placement upon the different carcinoma histologies was studied using the Chi-square test. RESULTS No significant difference could be proven for the detectability of malignant breast lesions of different histologic types. For the detectability of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), tubular carcinoma and ductulo-lobular carcinoma, the true positives were 71.1 %, 75 %, 70.7 %, 70 %, 60 % and 80 %, respectively, in the MLO projection and 83.9 %, 75.9 %, 81.8 %, 77.8 %, 87.5 % and 33.3 %, respectively, in the CC projection. There was an average of 0.5 false-positive markers per mammographic image. CONCLUSION The histologic type of carcinoma seems to have no influence on detectability when using the CAD system. The high rate of false-positive markers shows, however, the limited specificity of the CAD system and that improvements are necessary.
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- S Obenauer
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
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Hermann KP, Dullin C, Funke M, Grabbe E. Experimentelle Ermittlung der Leistungsmerkmale eines Flächendetektor-Volumen-CT (FD-VCT) für die Kleintierbildgebung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-867508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Larsen J, Daldrup B, Dullin C, Klingmann C, Funke M, Grabbe E, Knauth M. Ultra-hochauflösende Volumen-CT-Darstellung feinster Knochenstrukturen am menschlichen Felsenbein. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-867884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dullin C, Missbach J, Alves F, Obenauer S, Heidrich G, Grabbe E. Einsatz eines Flächendetektor-Volumen-CT (FD-VCT) zur Prädiktion des transgenen Status von Versuchstieren. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-867507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Rieker J, Dullin C, Heidrich G, Obenauer S, Funke M, Grabbe E. Untersuchungsstandards für die Tumordiagnostik bei Labormäusen an einem Kegelstrahl-Volumen-CT. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-863977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Obenauer S, Rieker J, Hermann KP, Heidrich G, Funke M, Grabbe E. Vergleich der hochauflösenden Kegelstrahl-Volumen-CT mit der 8-Zeilen-Spiral-CT: Experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Erkennbarkeit von knöchernen Strukturen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Funke M, Hermann KP, Dullin C, Heidrich G, Rieker J, Grabbe E. Hochauflösende Kegelstrahl-Volumen-CT mit zwei Flachbilddetektoren: Methodik und experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Bildqualität. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dullin E, Rieker J, Missbach J, Alves F, Obenauer S, Heidrich G, Grabbe E. Prädiktion des transgenen Status von Versuchstieren anhand morphologischer Unterschiede mittels Kegelstrahl-Volumen-CT. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Heidrich E, Funke M, Dullin C, Hermann KP, Obenauer S, Grabbe E. Darstellung von ballonexpandierbaren Stents mit einem Kegelstrahl-Volumen-CT-Scanner im Vergleich zu einem 8-Zeilen-Spiral-CT. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Obenauer S, Hermann KP, Grabbe E. Applications and literature review of the BI-RADS classification. Eur Radiol 2005; 15:1027-36. [PMID: 15856253 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-004-2593-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2004] [Revised: 10/26/2004] [Accepted: 11/09/2004] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) of the American College of Radiology (ACR) is a tool created to reduce variability in the terminology used in mammographic reports. An illustration of mammographic examples from our institution interpreted according to the BI-RADS lexicon of the American College of Radiology (ACR) is presented. A literature review concerning the usefulness and limitations of the BI-RADS lexicon is given.
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- S Obenauer
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany.
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PURPOSE To compare image quality of single-slice spiral CT (SSCT) and multislice spiral CT (MSCT) in the diagnosis and classification of calcaneal fractures and to present a rapid and precise algorithm for the classification system of Stuermer. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 102 patients with 124 calcaneal fractures, spiral CT was performed, in 82 cases as SSCT with a slice thickness (SD) of 3 mm, a table speed (TS) of 3 - 4 mm/rot and an increment of 1.5 mm. In 42 cases, patients were scanned using MSCT (SD of 1.25 mm, increment 0.8 mm). For these examinations, 2 different scan protocols were used, with a TS of 3.75 mm/rot in one group (n = 21) and a TS of 7.5 mm/rot in the other group (n = 21). The image quality of axial sections and reconstructed images was assessed on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 = very good; 5 = insufficient). The fractures were evaluated using a classification system according to Stuermer, which assigns three main groups (A/B/C) and three subtypes (1/2/3). RESULTS MSCT had substantial advantages over SSCT with respect to scan time and image quality, especially for multiplanar reformatting (median 1.5 versus 4.0). TS showed no significant influence on the image quality. The standardized evaluation of the images enabled a classification of fractures within 5 minutes. All fractures could be assigned to the different types and subtypes. This classification system takes into account the severity of the fracture and the therapeutic approach. The most common type (90 of 124 fractures) were "joint depression" fractures (type C), which were treated by surgery in 92 %. Type A fractures were treated conservatively in 72 %. CONCLUSION Spiral CT, especially MSCT, allows rapid diagnosis and precise classification of calcaneal fractures, achieved with high quality multiplanar reformatting. The presented classification in different fracture types and subtypes allows an adequate planning of therapy.
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- T Herold
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Klinikum der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
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Marten K, Engelke C, Grabbe E, Rummeny EJ. CT-Bildgebung mit einem Flachbilddetektor: experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Wachstumsratenbestimmung von Lungenrundherden. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2004; 176:752-7. [PMID: 15122476 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-813020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the performance of an a-Si/CsJ flat-panel detector-based volumetric computed tomography (VCT) prototype in volumetry of synthetic nodules in a pulmonary phantom, and to assess VCT accuracy in the assessment of hypothetic tumor growth rates based on predefined tumor doubling times. METHODS The true volumes of 50 synthetic nodules (diameter range = 1.36 - 5.34 mm) were determined and VCT volumetry was performed before and after isovolumetric deformation of the nodules. The percent measurement error (PMF) was calculated as the percent difference of the measured from the true volume. Based on the PMF, the minimum interval between two scans was determined that would be needed to depict tumor growth corresponding to the minimum number of required follow-up days (FUDs). Based on predefined tumor doubling times (VDT) FUDs were determined before and after nodule deformation. RESULTS Measured volumes of undeformed and deformed nodules of 0.99 - 20.05 mm (3) differed significantly from corresponding true volumes (p = 0.002 - 0.004). The PMFs of these nodules significantly exceeded the values measured in larger nodules (p = 0.0001 - 0.0029). In addition, PMFs were significantly lower before than after deformation (1.33 - 7.14 % and 0.61 - 11.09 %, respectively; p = 0.002). For theoretical VDTs of 177 and 396 days, the calculated FUDs for detection of tumor growth were 19.1 and 42.7 days before deformation, and 30.2 and 67.6 days after deformation for nodules < 2 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION VCT allows for accurate volumetry of smallest pulmonary nodules and may become a valuable clinical tool for depiction of tumor growth of even small lesions within very short scan intervals.
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- Institut für Röntgendiagnostik, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, München.
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Marten K, Rummeny E, Grabbe E, Engelke C. Stellenwert der retrospektiven EKG-Synchronisation in der Mehrschicht-Spiral CT bei akuter Lungenembolie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-827582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of echocardiogram (ECG)-gated multi-slice CT angiography (MCTA) in patients with clinical suspicion of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE), to investigate the effect of ECG-gating on cardiac motion artefacts, and to determine the diagnostic reader agreement of ECG-gated MCTA in comparison with conventional MCTA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight consecutive patients were prospectively enrolled and randomly underwent ECG-gated (n=25, group 1) or non-ECG-gated (n=23, group 2) eight-slice pulmonary MCTA. Image data were evaluated by three independent chest radiologists with respect to the presence or absence of emboli at different arterial levels (main, lobar, segmental, and subsegmental arteries), and with regard to cardiac motion artefacts. Statistical tests used to calculate inter-observer agreement were weighted kappa statistics, extended kappa statistics and confidence indices indicating three-reader agreement accuracy. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients (56.3%) were diagnosed to have pulmonary embolism (13 from group 1, 14 from group 2). Cardiac motion artefacts were significantly more frequent in group 2 (70% in group 2 versus 13% in group 1, p=0.0001). The overall diagnostic agreement was excellent with both MCTA techniques (three-reader confidence index for all vascular territories: 0.76 and 0.84 for groups 1 and 2, respectively (extended kappa=0.69 and 0.78, respectively); three-reader confidence index for diagnosis of VTE: 0.94 and 0.85 for groups 1 and 2, respectively (extended kappa=0.91 and 0.73, respectively), weighted kappa=0.81-0.83 and 0.92-0.95 for groups 1 and 2, respectively, and did not differ significantly between the two groups. In addition there was no significant difference of inter-observer agreement in either group at any assessed pulmonary arterial level. CONCLUSION ECG-gated pulmonary MCTA is feasible in patients with clinical suspicion of VTE. However, ECG-gated image acquisition did not influence the diagnostic reader agreement accuracy and inter-observer agreement of MCTA. Hence, it does not appear to be advantageous for the MCTA diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
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- K Marten
- Department of Radiology, Georg August University, Göttingen, Germany.
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Marten K, Engelke C, Obenauer S, Baum F, Grabbe E, Funke M. Diagnostischer Stellenwert der retrospektiven EKG-Triggerung in der Mehrschicht-Spiral-CT der akuten Lungenembolie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2003; 175:1490-5. [PMID: 14610699 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-43410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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AIM This study determined the diagnostic performance of ECG-gated MSCT in comparison with conventional MSCT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-five consecutive patients prospectively underwent ECG-gated (group 1, n = 23) or non-ECG-gated (group 2, n = 22) 8-slice MSCT of the pulmonary arteries. Image data were interactively evaluated by three independent chest radiologists with respect to the presence of emboli at different arterial levels, and with regard to cardiac motion artefacts. Consensus reading by two experienced chest radiologists served as diagnostic gold standard. ROC analysis was carried out for the different vascular sections. RESULTS Twenty-five patients (56 %) were diagnosed to have pulmonary embolism (13 from group 1, 12 from group 2). Cardiac motion artefacts were significantly more frequent in group 2 (70 % in group 2 versus 13 % in group 1, p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the overall sensitivities (0.92 vs. 0.95) and specificities (0.92 vs. 0.98) or in sensitivities and specificities at any assessed pulmonary arterial level. CONCLUSION ECG-gated MSCT pulmonary angiography does not significantly influence the diagnostic performance of MSCT in these patients. Therefore no recommendation for routine clinical practice can be given.
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- Abteilung für Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen.
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Vosshenrich R, Engeroff B, Obenauer S, Grabbe E. [Contrast-enhanced MR angiography of the arterial and portovenous system of the liver with varying concentrations of contrast medium]. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2003; 175:1239-43. [PMID: 12964080 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the diagnostic value of a higher concentrated contrast medium (gadobutrol) for contrast-enhanced MRA of the hepatic arteries and portovenous system. MATERIALS AND METHODS The examinations were performed on a 1.5-Tesla whole body imaging system (Magnetom Symphony Quantum, Siemens) with a 30-mTesla/m gradient field strength using a phased-array body coil. A 3D FLASH sequence (TR/TE/FA 3.88 ms/1.44 ms/25(3)) was used imaging the hepatic arteries and portovenous system after determination of the circulation time. The study included 50 patients, with 25 patients (group 1) injected with 0.2 mmol Gd-GTPA/kg body weight and 25 patients (group 2) injected with 0.1 mmol gadobutrol/kg body weight. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) were calculated for both groups. The image quality was graded by three radiologists on a 5-point scale. RESULTS The highest SNR was measured in group 1, with no statistically significant differences of the SNR in the abdominal aortal, coeliac trunk and common hepatic artery. CNR was also similar in both groups. Likewise, portal, superior mesenteric and splenic veins showed no statistically significant differences. All cases were found to have a good image quality. CONCLUSION For MRA of the hepatic arteries and the portal veins, the higher concentrated Gd-DTPA contrast medium gadobutrol can be used at half the dosage recommended for the standard Gd-DTPA contrast medium.
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- R Vosshenrich
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Klinikum der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
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OBJECTIVE Müllerian duct anomalies (MDAs) result from nondevelopment or nonfusion of the müllerian ducts and occur in 1-5% of women. Accurate diagnosis of the various subtypes is of great importance as MDAs are frequently associated with a broad variety of clinical symptoms. Recently, evidence arose that MRI might play a major role in diagnosis of MDAs. We present four cases of diverse subtypes of MDAs and the corresponding MRI findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients (n = 4) with clinical suspicion of MDAs were examined with MRI. Coronal and transaxial T1- and T2-weighted images were acquired. Diagnosis was made and patients were grouped according to the American Fertility Society's classification. Patients underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy in order to confirm the diagnosis. RESULTS MRI revealed MDAs in all patients. In detail, one patient was diagnosed with hypoplastic uterus, one with unicornuate uterus with a noncommunicating rudimentary horn, one with bicornuate uterus bicollis with a double vagina and one with septate uterus. MRI diagnosis was correct in all cases, as confirmed by subsequent surgical intervention. CONCLUSION MRI is a valuable tool in diagnosis of MDA subtypes. Its use will help to spare patients mutilating surgery and to prevent pregnancy-associated complications.
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- K Marten
- Department of Radiology, Georg August University, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, D-37075 Goettingen, Germany
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential for radiation dose reduction by using other beam qualities in full-field digital mammography (FFDM) compared with screen-film mammography (SFM). FFDM was performed using an amorphous silicon detector with a caesium iodide scintillator layer (Senographe 2000D, GE, Milwaukee, USA). SFM was performed using a state-of-the-art conventional system (Senographe DMR, GE, Milwaukee, USA) with a dedicated screen-film combination. An anthropomorphic breast phantom with superimposed microcalcifications (50-200 microm) was used to evaluate the detectability of microcalcifications. Contact mammograms and magnification views (m=1.8) performed with both the digital and the screen-film system were compared. Images were exposed automatically. Molybdenum/Molybdenum (Mo/Mo) anode-filter combination, 28 kVp and 63 mAs were selected by the automatic optimization of parameters (AOP) of the conventional system. This exposure protocol (protocol A) was also used as baseline for the digital system. Dose reduction in digital mammography was achieved by using protocol B with Mo/Rh and 31 kVp and protocol C with Rh/Rh and 32 kVp. The detectability of microcalcifications was assessed by 3 experienced readers with a confidence level ranging from 1 to 5. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed. In protocol A the area under the ROC-curve (A(z)) for contact views performed by the screen-film system was 0.64 and for those performed with the FFDM system 0.68. The A(z) values were 0.74 in protocol B and 0.65 in protocol C for the digital system. For the conventional and digital magnification views A(z) values were 0.71 and 0.79, respectively. For protocol B the A(z) value was 0.81 and for protocol C it was 0.76. There is no statistically significant difference in the A(z) values for the different protocols in digital mammography and no significant difference from the screen-film system. A potential for dose reduction by using other beam qualities seems to be possible with this digital system.
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- S Obenauer
- Department of Radiology, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str 40, 37 075 Göttingen, Germany
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Marten K, Funke M, Obenauer S, Baum F, Grabbe E. [The contribution of different postprocessing methods for multislice spiral CT in acute pulmonary embolism]. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2003; 175:635-9. [PMID: 12743855 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-39207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the value of different postprocessing algorithms for multislice spiral CT (MSCT) in diagnosing acute pulmonary embolism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight patients with suspected pulmonary embolism prospectively underwent MSCT using an 8-slice spiral CT. Using a confidence level on a three-point scale, three radiologists reviewed 2-mm and 5-mm axial slices, 5-mm and 10-mm axial maximum intensity projections (MIP) and 2-mm coronal slices as well as interactively generated multiplanar reformatted images. A subsequent consensus reading of the primary 1.25-mm axial slices served as gold standard. ROC analysis was applied to the various vascular sections. RESULTS The ROC analysis revealed a higher diagnostic accuracy of the 2-mm axial sections as compared to the 5-mm axial slices (Az = [0.988;0.976] vs. Az = [0.988;0.802]). Coronal and multiplanar reformations also showed excellent diagnostic accuracy (Az = [0.972;0.949] and Az = [0.997;0.951], respectively) and were significantly superior to the 5-mm axial slices through the segmental and subsegmental arteries (p=0.05). MIP showed the weakest diagnostic accuracy (Az = [0.967;0.802] for 5-mm MIP; Az = [0.879;0.781] for 10-mm MIP). CONCLUSION Thin axial slices as well as coronal and multiplanar reformations are superior to thick axial slices in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism. MIP is not suited for accurate diagnosis of pulmonary embolic disease.
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- K Marten
- Abteilung für Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg August Universität, Göttingen
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Wietzke-Braun P, Ritzel U, Nolte W, Leonhardt U, Armbrust T, Koc M, Funke M, Grabbe E, Ramadori G. Ultrasound-guided laser interstitial thermo therapy for treatment of non-resectable primary and secondary liver tumours--a feasibility study. Ultraschall Med 2003; 24:107-112. [PMID: 12698376 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-38664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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AIM Therapeutic options for primary and secondary liver tumours not suitable for resection or transplantation are limited. In this palliative situation, the scope of ablative therapeutic procedures has improved. Laser interstitial thermotherapy is a minimal invasive procedure for local tumour destruction within solid organs. This pilot study reports initial clinical experience using ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser interstitial thermotherapy. METHODS Sixty patients between the ages of 34 and 78 years with non-resectable primary and secondary liver tumours were treated palliatively with Nd:YAG laser interstitial thermotherapy. High resolution abdominal ultrasound with power duplex was used to control the placement and coagulation procedure. RESULTS In all cases, sonographic imaging allowed exact placement of the laser probe and verification of thermocoagulation by a resulting hyperechogenic signal enhancement. The maximum diameter of laser-induced destruction measured 5 cm. Ultrasound with power duplex and echo enhancer, CT or MRI scans indicated necrosis of treated tumour lesions. No serious adverse event occurred and 30-day-mortality was zero. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided laser interstitial thermotherapy is safe and reliably ablates primary and secondary liver tumours. The combination of high resolution ultrasound and laser therapy facilitates a minimally invasive but elaborate treatment. Besides chemotherapy, this procedure could be a useful palliative treatment to control the mass of liver tumours unsuitable for resection or transplantation.
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- P Wietzke-Braun
- Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Endokrinologie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Germany
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Meller J, Grabbe E, Becker W, Vosshenrich R. Value of F-18 FDG hybrid camera PET and MRI in early takayasu aortitis. Eur Radiol 2003; 13:400-5. [PMID: 12599007 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-002-1518-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2002] [Revised: 04/05/2002] [Accepted: 04/25/2002] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Takayasu aortitis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory and fibrotic vasculitis of large- and medium-sized arteries. Early stages of the disease show a panarteritis and inflammatory wall thickening of the aorta and its branches, whereas advanced (fibrotic) stages comprise stenosis, aneurismatic transformation and occlusion. Magnetic resonance imaging visualises early-stage disease with high accuracy and is considered to be the method of choice in the diagnosis of TA. The aim of this article is the detailed comparison of FDG-PET performed with a hybrid camera and MR imaging in five patients with early TA. Five patients (median age 60 years) were enrolled during an ongoing prospective study on [18F]2'-deoxy-2-fluoro-D-glucose (FDG) hybrid camera PET in patients with fever of unknown origin (FUO). These patients underwent MR imaging after establishing the diagnosis of TA. Abnormal FDG uptake in the wall of the aorta was noted in all patients. The bracheocephalic artery and the common carotid arteries were visualized in 3 cases. Increased uptake of the subclavian artery was found in 3 patients and in 4 patients pathological uptake was noted in the ilio-femoral vessels. Of 34 vascular regions studied, 26 (76%) showed elevated FDG uptake. On transversal MR images vessel wall thickening and contrast enhancement of the thoracic aorta was found in 4 patients (ascending aorta/aortic arch: n=2; descending aorta: n=3; abdominal aorta: n=1). Additionally, vessel wall pathologies of the subclavian and the common carotid arteries could be shown in 1 patient and in another patient in the ilio-femoral arteries. No abnormalities were found using contrast-enhanced MR angiography. Of 28 vascular regions studied, 9 (32%) showed vasculitis on MRI. The FDG-PET is a suitable whole-body screening method in the primary diagnosis of early TA, especially in those cases with early disease that present with uncharacteristic symptoms such as FUO. Both MRI and MRA remain indispensable in the exact determination of the pathomorphological changes and in the documentation of complications such as stenosis, aneurismatic transformation and occlusion.
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- J Meller
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Georg August University, Robert Koch Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
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Baum F, Fischer U, Obenauer S, Grabbe E. Computer-aided detection in direct digital full-field mammography: initial results. Eur Radiol 2002; 12:3015-7. [PMID: 12439584 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-002-1393-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2001] [Revised: 02/07/2002] [Accepted: 02/12/2002] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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For the first time, full-field digital mammography (FFDM) allows computer-aided detection (CAD) analysis of directly acquired digital image data. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a CAD system in patients with histologically correlated breast cancer depicted with FFDM. Sixty-three cases of histologically proven breast cancer detected with FFDM (Senographe 2000D, GE Medical Systems, Buc, France) were analyzed using a CAD system (Image Checker V2.3, R2 Technology, Los Altos, Calif.). Fourteen of these malignancies were characterized as microcalcifications, 37 as masses, and 12 as both. The mammographic findings were categorized as BI-RADS 3 (n=5), BI-RADS 4 (n=17) and BI-RADS 5 (n=40). The sensitivity for malignant lesions and the rate of false-positive marks per image were calculated. The sensitivity and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated. The sensitivity of the CAD R2 system in breast cancer seen on FFDM was 89% for microcalcifications [CI(95%)=(70%; 98%)] and 81% for masses [CI(95%)=(67%; 91%)]. As expected, the detection rate was higher in lesions categorized as BI-RADS 5 (37 of 40) compared with lesions categorized as BI-RADS 4 (11 of 17). In the group categorized as BI-RADS 3 the detection rate was 4 of 5 lesions; however, this group was very small. The rate of false-positive marks was 0.35 microcalcification marks/image and 0.26 mass marks/image. The overall rate of false-positive marks was 0.61 per image. CAD based on FFDM provides an optimized work flow. Results are equivalent to the results reported for CAD analysis of secondarily digitized image data. Sensitivity for microcalcifications is acceptable and for masses is low. The number of false-positive marks per image should be reduced.
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- F Baum
- Department of Radiology, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
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Fischer U, Baum F, Obenauer S, Luftner-Nagel S, von Heyden D, Vosshenrich R, Grabbe E. Comparative study in patients with microcalcifications: full-field digital mammography vs screen-film mammography. Eur Radiol 2002; 12:2679-83. [PMID: 12386757 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-002-1354-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2001] [Revised: 01/18/2002] [Accepted: 01/28/2002] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The goal of this prospective study was to compare a full-field digital mammography system (FFDM) to a conventional screen-film mammography system (SFM) for the detection and characterization of microcalcifications. Fifty-five patients with 57 isolated microcalcification clusters were examined using a FFDM system (Senographe 2000D, GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wis.) and a SFM system (Senographe DMR, GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wis.). A conventional screen-film mammogram and a digital contact mammogram were obtained of each cluster. The image quality and the number of calcification particles were evaluated, and a characterization (BI-RADS 1-5) of microcalcifications was given by four experienced readers. Histopathology revealed 16 benign lesions (sclerosing adenosis, dysplasia, hamartoma, radial scar) in 15 patients and 21 malignant tumors (in situ carcinoma, invasive carcinoma) in 20 patients. Twenty patients had benign changes verified by long-term follow-up. Image quality of FFDM was assessed as superior to SFM in more than 50% of the cases. The FFDM showed more calcifications in 41% of all cases. Sensitivity and specificity for FFDM vs SFM were 95.2 vs 91.9% and 41.4 vs 39.3%, respectively. Moreover, FFDM demonstrated a higher diagnostic accuracy (deviation: 0.86 BI-RADS steps) compared with FSM (deviation 0.93 BI-RADS steps). The FFDM system with a 100- micro m pixel size provides better image quality than SFM in patients with mammographic microcalcifications. The FFDM has a higher sensitivity and a higher reliability in characterizing microcalcifications.
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- U Fischer
- Department of Radiology, Georg-August-University of Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Goettingen, Germany.
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Obenauer S, Alamo L, Herold T, Funke M, Kopka L, Grabbe E. Imaging skeletal anatomy of injured cervical spine specimens: comparison of single-slice vs multi-slice helical CT. Eur Radiol 2002; 12:2107-11. [PMID: 12136331 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-001-1253-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2001] [Revised: 10/26/2001] [Accepted: 11/12/2001] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Our objective was to compare a single-slice CT (SS-CT) scanner with a multi-slice CT (MS-CT) scanner in the depiction of osseous anatomic structures and fractures of the upper cervical spine. Two cervical spine specimens with artificial trauma were scanned with a SS-CT scanner (HighSpeed, CT/i, GE, Milwaukee, Wis.) by using various collimations (1, 3, 5 mm) and pitch factors (1, 1.5, 2, 3) and a four-slice helical CT scanner (LightSpeed, QX/i, GE, Milwaukee, Wis.) by using various table speeds ranging from 3.75 to 15 mm/rotation for a pitch of 0.75 and from 7.5 to 30 mm/rotation for a pitch of 1.5. Images were reconstructed with an interval of 1 mm. Sagittal and coronal multiplanar reconstructions of the primary and reconstructed data set were performed. For MS-CT a tube current resulting in equivalent image noise as with SS-CT was used. All images were judged by two observers using a 4-point scale. The best image quality for SS-CT was achieved with the smallest slice thickness (1 mm) and a pitch smaller than 2 resulting in a table speed of up to 2 mm per gantry rotation (4 points). A reduction of the slice thickness rather than of the table speed proved to be beneficial at MS-CT. Therefore, the optimal scan protocol in MS-CT included a slice thickness of 1.25 mm with a table speed of 7.5 mm/360 degrees using a pitch of 1.5 (4 points), resulting in a faster scan time than when a pitch of 0.75 (4 points) was used. This study indicates that MS-CT could provide equivalent image quality at approximately four times the volume coverage speed of SS-CT.
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- S Obenauer
- Department of Radiology, Georg August-University Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
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Obenauer S, Luftner-Nagel S, von Heyden D, Munzel U, Baum F, Grabbe E. Screen film vs full-field digital mammography: image quality, detectability and characterization of lesions. Eur Radiol 2002; 12:1697-702. [PMID: 12111060 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-001-1269-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2001] [Revised: 10/09/2001] [Accepted: 10/26/2001] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The objective of this study was to compare screen-film mammography (SFM) to full-field digital mammography (FFDM) regarding image quality as well as detectability and characterization of lesions using equivalent images of the same patient acquired with both systems. Two mammography units were used, one with a screen-film system (Senographe DMR) and the other with a digital detector (Senographe 2000D, both GEMS). Screen-film and digital mammograms were performed on 55 patients with cytologically or histologically proven tumors on the same day. Together with these, 75 digital mammograms of patients without tumor and the corresponding previous screen-film mammograms not older than 1.5 years were reviewed by three observers in a random order. Contrast, exposure, and the presence of artifacts were evaluated. Different details, such as the skin, the retromamillary region, and the parenchymal structures, were judged according to a three-point ranking scale. Finally, the detectability of microcalcifications and lesions were compared and correlated to histology. Image contrast was judged to be good in 76%, satisfactory in 20%, and unsatisfactory in 4% of screen-film mammograms. Digital mammograms were judged to be good in 99% and unsatisfactory in 1% of cases. Improper exposure of screen-film system occurred in 18% (10% overexposed and 8% underexposed). Digital mammograms were improperly exposed in 4% of all cases but were of acceptable quality after post-processing. Artifacts, most of them of no significance, were found in 78% of screen-film and in none of the digital mammograms. Different anatomical regions, such as the skin, the retromamillary region, and dense parenchymal areas, were better visualized in digital than in screen-film mammography. All malignant tumors were seen by the three radiologists; however, digital mammograms allowed a better characterization of these lesions to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS;) [corrected] categories (FFDM better than SFM in 23 of 165 vs 9 of 165 judged cases in SFM). In conclusion, digital mammography offers a consistent, high image quality in combination with a better contrast and without artifacts. Lesion detection in digital images was equal to that in screen-film images; however, categorization of the lesions to the BI-RADS classification was slightly better.
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- S Obenauer
- Department of Radiology, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, Germany.
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Dammert S, Funke M, Merten HA, Obernauer S, Grabbe E. [Multislice helical CT (MSCT) for mid-facial trauma: Optimization of parameters for scanning and reconstruction]. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2002; 174:874-9. [PMID: 12101478 DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-32682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the optimal scan parameters in multislice helical CT (MSCT) of the facial bone complex for both axial scanning and multiplanar reconstructions. MATERIAL AND METHODS An anthropomorphic skull phantom was examined with a MSCT. Axial scans were performed with continuously increasing collimations (4 x 1.25 - 4 x 2.5 mm), tube current (20 - 200 mA) and table speeds (3.75 mm/rot. and 7.5 mm/rot.). Multiplanar reconstructions in coronal and parasagittal planes with different reconstruction increment and slice thickness were evaluated in terms of image noise, contour artifacts and visualisation of anatomical structures. RESULTS The best image quality was obtained with a collimation of 4 x 1.25 mm and a table speed of 3.75 mm/rot. A reconstruction increment of 0.6 mm achieved the best time to image quality relation. With these parameters the bone structures were depicted in an optimal way without artifacts. The tube current could be reduced to 50 mA without significant loss of image quality. The optimized protocol was used for regular routine examinations in patients with facial trauma (n = 66). CONCLUSIONS Low-dose MSCT using thin collimation, low table speed and small reconstruction increments provides excellent data for both axial images and multiplanar reconstructions in patients with facial trauma. An additional examination in coronal orientation is therefore no longer necessary.
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- S Dammert
- Abt. Röntgendiagnostik I, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany.
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Hermann KP, Obenauer S, Marten K, Kehbel S, Fischer U, Grabbe E. Average glandular dose with amorphous silicon full-field digital mammography - Clinical results. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2002; 174:696-9. [PMID: 12063597 DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-32221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Determination of average glandular dose with a full-field digital mammography system using a flat-panel X-ray detector based on amorphous silicon technology for a large group of patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The patient group includes women who were examined in a 4-month period with the digital mammographic system Senographe 2000D. The number of women was 591 and the number of exposures was 1116; only cranio-caudal projections were considered. Various quantities, including entrance surface air kerma, tube loading, and compressed breast thickness, were determined during actual mammography. Average glandular dose was determined using conversion factors g for standard breast composition. RESULTS The mean average glandular dose was 1.51 mGy (0.66 - 4.05 mGy) for a single view. The mean compressed breast thickness was 55.7 mm. The mean age of patients was 55 years (34 - 81 years). CONCLUSION The results demonstrate that full-field digital mammography with a flat-panel detector based on amorphous silicon needs about 25 % less dose in comparison with conventional screen-film mammography.
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- K P Hermann
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Germany.
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PURPOSE To increase the quality of internal and external interactions (patients, clinical colleagues, technicians, radiologists) in a department of radiology. METHOD Accompanied by a well-experienced adviser workshops have been performed dealing with different topics like "contact to patients," "performance of the radiological report and interaction with the referring colleague" or "research and teaching." A catalogue of different actions was defined to reduce hindrances within the internal and external work-flow. RESULTS A total number of 53 actions was defined and related to different persons who were responsible for the realisation of the measures within a time interval. Six months after starting the quality management 46 (86%) of the defined actions were realised successfully, and another 4 (8%) measures were still running. There was a moderate increase of satisfaction of the patients and clinical colleagues considering the waiting time. CONCLUSIONS A quality management in a radiological department allows an optimisation of the internal and external interactions. However, the guidance of a well-experienced adviser is as essential as the continuous control of successful finished measures.
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- Abt. Röntgendiagnostik, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen.
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Baum F, Fischer U, Vosshenrich R, Grabbe E. Classification of hypervascularized lesions in CE MR imaging of the breast. Eur Radiol 2002; 12:1087-92. [PMID: 11976850 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-001-1213-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2000] [Revised: 06/26/2001] [Accepted: 08/21/2001] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The purpose of this paper is to define and evaluate a classification category for contrast-enhanced (CE) MR imaging of the breast based on the BI-RADS mammographic categories of the American College of Radiology. Using five evaluation criteria for MR findings (initial signal increase, post-initial signal behavior, shape, border, and contrast material distribution within enhancing tumors) 522 patients (1031 breasts) were analyzed. Scores were given from 0 to 8 points and classified into five categories (group I: 0 points, negative; group II: 1-2 points, benign; group III: 3 points, probably benign; group IV: 4-5 points, suspicious abnormality; group V: 6-8 points, highly suspicious for malignancy) to 265 focal hypervascularized breast lesions in 244 breasts (patient group A). These findings were correlated with histology or follow-up. Additionally, this classification was correlated to the contrast medium uptake within the parenchyma of the remaining 787 breasts without any focal lesion (patient group B). Two hundred sixty-five hypervascularized lesions in 238 patients (244 breasts, patient group A) were classified into group I: 0%; group II: 27.3%; group III: 22.3%; group IV: 18.6%; and group V: 31.8%. Histology revealed 115 benign and 134 malignant tumors in these groups. Sixteen benign lesions were controlled by follow-up. Sensitivity for the detection of malignancy using the presented multifactorial MRM classification was 92%, and specificity was 92%. Excluding cases of ductal carcinoma in situ specificity increased to 95%. Seven hundred eighty-seven breasts without any focal hypervascularized lesion (patient group B) were classified into groups I or II. Follow-up ( n=771) or histology ( n=14) confirmed the diagnosis in 785 of these breasts. Histopathology revealed, however, malignant tumors in the remaining two cases. The classification of lesions based on a multifactorial analysis is very helpful in the interpretation of CE MRI of the breast. The evaluation of all diagnostic imaging modalities, however, is essential in determining the correct diagnosis and/or in deciding on the appropriate therapeutic procedure.
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- F Baum
- Department of Radiology, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
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Funke C, Funke M, Grabbe E. [Cleft formation in a thoracic vertebrae: case report]. Rontgenpraxis 2002; 54:152-5. [PMID: 11883119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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- C Funke
- Abt. Röntgendiagnostik I, Klinikum der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
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The establishment of digital mammography systems constitutes a slow process, the reason for this being the general need of particular image quality in mammography. This article provides an overview of the physical basis of digital mammography with high image quality and dose as low as reasonably achievable. The trade-off of high contrast resolution and effective quantum efficiency of the imaging system on the one hand, and the demand of high spatial resolution or very small pixel size on the other hand is discussed. The actual status of the available digital detector technology for mammography is described. The digital systems presently available are superior to conventional screen-film mammographic systems with respect to contrast resolution. An outlook on possible further developments in the field of digital mammography is presented.
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- K P Hermann
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen.
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Gratz S, Dörner J, Fischer U, Behr TM, Béhé M, Altenvoerde G, Meller J, Grabbe E, Becker W. 18F-FDG hybrid PET in patients with suspected spondylitis. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2002; 29:516-24. [PMID: 11914890 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-001-0719-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study investigated the value of fluorine-18 2'-deoxy-2-fluoro- D-glucose (FDG) imaging with a double-headed gamma camera operated in coincidence (hybrid PET) detection mode in patients with suspected spondylitis. Comparison was made with conventional nuclear medicine imaging modalities and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Sixteen patients with suspected spondylitis (nine male, seven female, mean age 59 years) prospectively underwent FDG hybrid PET (296 MBq) and MRI. For intra-individual comparison, the patients were also imaged with technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate (MDP) (555 MBq) ( n=13) and/or gallium-67 citrate (185 MBq) ( n=11). For FDG hybrid PET, two or three transverse scans were performed. Ratios of infected (target) to non-infected (background) (T/B) vertebral bodies were calculated. MR images were obtained of the region of interest. Patients found positive for spondylitis with MRI and/or FDG hybrid PET underwent surgical intervention and histological grading of the individual infected foci. Twelve out of 16 patients were found to be positive for spondylitis. Independent of the grade of infection and the location in the spine, all known infected vertebrae ( n=23, 9 thoracic, 12 lumbar, 2 sacral) were detected by FDG hybrid PET. T/B ratios higher than 1.45+/-0.05 (at 1 h p.i.) were indicative of infectious disease, whereas ratios below this value were found in cases of degenerative change. FDG hybrid PET was superior to MRI in patients who had a history of surgery and suffered from a high-grade infection in combination with paravertebral abscess formation ( n=2; further computed tomography was needed) and in those with low-grade spondylitis ( n=2, no oedema) or discitis ( n=2, mild oedema). False-positive 67Ga citrate images ( n=5: 2 spondylodiscitis, 1 aortitis, 1 pleuritis, 1 pulmonary tuberculosis) and 99mTc-MDP SPET ( n=4: 1 osteoporosis, 2 spondylodiscitis, 1 fracture) were equally well detected by FDG hybrid PET and MRI. No diagnostic problems were seen in the other patients ( n=5). In this study, FDG hybrid PET was superior to MRI, 67Ga citrate and (99m)Tc-MDP, especially in patients with low-grade spondylitis (as compared with MRI), adjacent soft tissue infections (as compared with 67Ga citrate) and advanced bone degeneration (as compared with 99mTc-MDP).
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- S Gratz
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany.
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Fischer U, Baum F, Obenauer S, Funke M, Hermann KP, Grabbe E. [Digital full field mammography: comparison between radiographic direct magnification and digital monitor zooming]. Radiologe 2002; 42:261-4. [PMID: 12063732 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-002-0733-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Our goal was to compare digital magnification mammograms with images zoomed from the digital contact mammogram in patients with microcalcifications. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifty-five patients with 57 microcalcification clusters were evaluated with a FFDM system (Senographe 2000D, GE). In addition to a digital contact mammogram, a digital direct magnification mammogram (factor 1.8 [MAG1.8]) and an image zoomed from the contact mammogram with a magnification factor of 1.8 [ZOOM1.8] were obtained in each patient. The image quality (perfect = 5 points to inadequate = 1 point) and the characterization of microcalcifications (BI-RADS 2-5) were evaluated by 4 readers. The results were compared to histopathologic findings in 35 patients (37 lesions) and follow-up in 20 patients. RESULTS Histopathology revealed 16 benign and 21 malignant lesions. 20 patients had benign changes verified by long-term follow-up. Image quality of direct magnification FFDM was assessed superior (4.44 points) to zoomed images (4.14 points). Sensitivity was superior for direct magnification (97.5%) in comparison to the zoomed images (96.3%). However, specificity (MAG1.8: 34.3%, ZOOM1.8: 40%), PPV (MAG1.8: 47.5%, ZOOM1.8: 49.8%) and accuracy (MAG1.8: 58.1%, ZOOM1.8: 61.2%) were better with zooming technique. Deviation steps from best BI-RADS assessment were 0.45 for MAG1.8 and 0.44 for ZOOM1.8. CONCLUSIONS In patients with mammographic microcalcifications, monitor zooming of the digital contact mammogram is equivalent to direct magnification FFDM. Therefore, monitor zooming allows a reduction of the radiation exposure and an optimization of the work-flow.
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MESH Headings
- Breast Diseases/diagnosis
- Breast Diseases/pathology
- Breast Diseases/surgery
- Breast Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/surgery
- Calcinosis/diagnostic imaging
- Calcinosis/pathology
- Calcinosis/surgery
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/surgery
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/surgery
- Carcinoma, Lobular/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Lobular/pathology
- Carcinoma, Lobular/surgery
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Equipment Design
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Mammography/instrumentation
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/diagnosis
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery
- Neoplasm Staging
- Radiographic Image Enhancement/instrumentation
- Radiographic Magnification/instrumentation
- Sensitivity and Specificity
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- U Fischer
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen.
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The advantages of full field digital mammography are the excellent and reliable image quality and the reduction of radiation exposure. Image acquisition and display are decoupled in digital mammography allowing for optimization of both independently. Image displays are currently either hardcopy produced with a laser printer or softcopy using a computer monitor. Since the amount of data is high the hardware and software must meet specific technical specifications. The diagnostic accuracy of softcopy and hardcopy interpretation is comparable if a high resolution laser printer and a high quality workstation with high spatial and contrast resolution monitors are used. However, using film display the potential benefits of digital mammography in terms of manipulation of the data is lost. Additional diagnostic benefits might be gained by the combination of softcopy display and computer assisted diagnosis (CAD) and telemammography.
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- M Funke
- Abt. Diagnostische Radiologie, Georg-August-Universität, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen.
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Fischer U, Vosshenrich R, Horstmann O, Becker H, Salamat B, Baum F, Grabbe E. Preoperative local MRI-staging of patients with a suspected pancreatic mass. Eur Radiol 2002; 12:296-303. [PMID: 11870425 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-001-1149-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2001] [Revised: 08/28/2001] [Accepted: 08/29/2001] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to define the value of MRI of the pancreas for preoperative local staging of patients with a suspected pancreatic mass. Ninety-four patients (41 women, 53 men; age range 32-87 years) with a suspected pancreatic tumor underwent preoperative staging with MRI on a 1.5-T system. The MRI protocol included breath-hold MR cholangiopancreatography in turbo spin-echo technique, biphasic contrast-enhanced 3D MR angiography, and MRI of the upper abdomen with breath-hold T2-weighted half-Fourier acquired single-shot turbo spin-echo and T1-weighted fast-low-angle-shot (pre- and postcontrast) sequences. Data were collected prospectively and analyzed by two radiologists in agreement modality. Evaluation criteria were vascular involvement, resectability, and a characterization benign vs malignant. Results were compared to histopathology in 78 patients. Sixteen patients were followed-up. In 74 of 94 patients a solid tumor or an inflammation of the pancreas ( n=62) or the papilla ( n=12) was detected. In this group, MRI had a sensitivity of 98%, a specificity of 92%, and an accuracy of 96% in the characterization of malignant tumors. Regarding only the solid tumors, the positive predictive value of MRI was 87% with respect to resectability. Other pathologic findings included adenoma or inflammation of the duodenum ( n=5), carcinoma or benign stenosis of the choledochus duct ( n=7) and carcinoma of the gall bladder ( n=2). In 6 patients MRI did not depict any pathologic findings, and follow-up confirmed this interpretation. Magnetic resonance imaging allows a local preoperative staging in patients with suspected pancreatic tumor. Limitations, however, concern to the diagnostics of peritoneal and/or liver metastases.
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- U Fischer
- Department of Radiology, Georg August University, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Goettingen, Germany.
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Rose C, Castillo E, Wessel A, Grabbe E, Koch J, Ruschewski W, Bürsch J. [Morphological and functional MRI studies after correction of aortic isthmus stenosis]. Z Kardiol 2002; 91:161-8. [PMID: 11963734 DOI: 10.1007/s003920200006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the results of different methods for postoperative assessment after coarctation repair by magnetic resonance imaging and to evaluate their reliability. The morphometric results are contrasted to functional parameters of CW Doppler, oscillometric pressure gradient and flow quantification in VEC-MRI. METHODS 54 patients (age: 6 to 36 years) were assessed by MRI 3 to 31 years after coarctation repair. The aortic diameters were compared to growth-dependent normal values and to the diameter of the ascending (AA) and descending aorta (DA), and their mean values (MV). RESULTS Patients after coarctation repair had mostly subnormal diameters of AA (mean value: 80% of normal) and AD (95% of normal). Compared to the control group, mean dispersion of AD diameters was significantly larger in the patient group (2.6 vs. 1.5 mm, p < 0.001). Degree of stenosis varied with the method. It was similar when using normal values and the diameter for DA, but dispersion was smaller when normal values were used. Correlation of the functional parameter to the degree of stenosis was weak. The highest correlation (r = 0.78) was reached when using normal values as the reference with mean cross-sectional velocity from VEC-MRI. CONCLUSION The use of normal values as the reference for quantification of residual coarctation is more reliable than common methods. Since only one measurement is needed, it seems to be less susceptible to errors and more practical. MRI offers not only a tool for accurate morphologic assessment, but with VEC-MRI it is also possible to obtain a functional parameter which is superior to oscillometric pressure gradient and CW Doppler.
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- C Rose
- Abt. Pädiatrische Kardiologie Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Robert-Koch-Str. 40 37073 Göttingen, Germany.
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Funke C, Funke M, Raab B, Grabbe E. [Fractures of the cervical vertebrae: diagnosis with multi-slice spiral CT]. Rontgenpraxis 2002; 54:49-55. [PMID: 11681081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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PURPOSE It is the aim of this study to investigate the efficiency of multislice helical CT for the diagnosis of cervical spine fractures. The advantages of this technique are demonstrated by case reports. MATERIAL AND METHODS The entire cervical spine or selected vertebral bodies of 66 patients with cervical spine fractures known from preceding plain films were scanned with a multislice helical CT. The CT-scans were obtained with a slice thickness of 1.25 mm and with two different pitches (0.75 or 1.5) and table speeds (3.75 or 7.5 mm/rot.). Additionally, sagittal and coronal reformations were performed. RESULTS The mean scan-time for the cervical spine was 13 seconds. High quality sagittal and coronal reformations were obtained from axial images within a few minutes. Fractures of the dens (n = 17) and of the vertebral body of C3-C7 (n = 12) occurred predominantly. CONCLUSION Multislice helical CT is an effective tool to diagnose fractures of the cervical spine rapidly and exactly.
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- C Funke
- Abteilung Röntgendiagnostik I, Klinikum der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
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As a consequence of technical improvements and an increased number of investigations in asymptomatic patients, more and more suspicious lesions are being detected in mammography. These lesions can be evaluated using different biopsy techniques. In comparison to open biopsy, stereotactic methods require less costs and time, and reduce morbidity. The introduction of the vacuum core biopsy method allowed the excision of suspicious areas through a single needle insertion. In the current literature, however, the indications for vacuum core biopsy are being discussed controversely. This article includes an introduction of this specific technique, a presentation of the BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) categories and an overview of the literature of the indications for use of the vacuum system. The "pros and cons" of vacuum core biopsy will be discussed in comparison with the alternative biopsy methods.
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- S Obenauer
- Abt. Röntgendiagnostik I, Klinikum der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Strasse 40, 37075 Göttingen
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