Emerging methods in radiology.

Emerging methods in radiology.
Radiologe. 2020 May 19;:
Authors: Theek B, Nolte T, Pantke D, Schrank F, Gremse F, Schulz V, Kiessling F
Abstract
Imaging modalities have developed rapidly in recent decades. In addition to improved resolution as well as whole-body and faster image acquisition, the possibilities of functional and molecular examination of tissue pathophysiology have had a decisive influence on imaging diagnostics and provided ground-breaking knowledge. Many promising approaches are currently being pursued to increase the application area of devices and contrast media and to improve their sensitivity and quantitative informative value. These are complemented by new methods of data processing, multiparametric data analysis, and integrated diagnostics. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of technological innovations that will enrich clinical imaging in the future, and to highlight the resultant diagnostic options. These relate to the established imaging methods such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET, and SPECT but also to new methods such as magnetic particle imaging (MPI), optical imaging, and photoacoustics. In addition, approaches to radiomic image evaluation are explained and the chances and difficulties for their broad clinical introduction are discussed. The potential of imaging to describe pathophysiological relationships in ever increasing detail, both at whole-body and tissue level, can in future be used t...

Source: Der Radiologe - May 18, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Theek B, Nolte T, Pantke D, Schrank F, Gremse F, Schulz V, Kiessling F Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research