Improved Detection of Benign and Malignant Rib Lesions in the Routine Computed Tomography Workup of Oncological Patients Using Automated Unfolded Rib Image Postprocessing
Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the automated computed tomography (CT) postprocessing software unfolded rib images for improved detection of both benign and malignant rib lesions during routine diagnostic workup of oncological patients.
Materials and Methods
One thousand eight in-patients and out-patients (63.66 ± 14.25 years; range, 18.67–95.67 years; 405 females and 603 males), undergoing chest CT between July 2018 to January 2019 at our institution, were retrospectively evaluated. Patients underwent chest CT alone or as part of a whole-body CT staging/restaging. The CT protocol...
Source: Investigative Radiology - January 8, 2020 Category: Radiology Tags: Special Issue on Advances in CT - Part II Source Type: research
Development of Upright Computed Tomography With Area Detector for Whole-Body Scans: Phantom Study, Efficacy on Workflow, Effect of Gravity on Human Body, and Potential Clinical Impact
Objectives
Multiple human systems are greatly affected by gravity, and many disease symptoms are altered by posture. However, the overall anatomical structure and pathophysiology of the human body while standing has not been thoroughly analyzed due to the limitations of various upright imaging modalities, such as low spatial resolution, low contrast resolution, limited scan range, or long examination time. Recently, we developed an upright computed tomography (CT), which enables whole-torso cross-sectional scanning with 3-dimensional acquisition within 15 seconds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance...
Source: Investigative Radiology - January 8, 2020 Category: Radiology Tags: Special Issue on Advances in CT - Part II Source Type: research
Dedicated Spiral Breast Computed Tomography With a Single Photon-Counting Detector: Initial Results of the First 300 Women
Conclusions
The dedicated B-CT provides high-quality images. It can be used as alternative particularly in those patients not otherwise willing to perform mammography because of the breast compression. (Source: Investigative Radiology)
Source: Investigative Radiology - January 8, 2020 Category: Radiology Tags: Special Issue on Advances in CT - Part II Source Type: research
Spectral Photon-Counting Computed Tomography for Coronary Stent Imaging: Evaluation of the Potential Clinical Impact for the Delineation of In-Stent Restenosis
Conclusions
Spectral photon-counting CT allowed for the noninvasive evaluation of ISR with reliable results regarding the residual lumen for most tested stents and the clear identification or suspicion of stenosis for all stents. In contrast, the residual lumen could not be detected for a single stent using DLCT. (Source: Investigative Radiology)
Source: Investigative Radiology - January 8, 2020 Category: Radiology Tags: Special Issue on Advances in CT - Part II Source Type: research
Cloverleaf Sign in Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Association With Longer Operation Times, Greater Blood Loss, and Higher Rates of Bowel Resection
Objectives
The aim of this study was to evaluate the significance of a new imaging sign, the “cloverleaf sign,” in diagnosing deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in concordance to intraoperative findings.
Materials and Methods
This retrospective study included 103 patients operated during the January 2016 to June 2018 period with preoperative 1.5 T and 3 T MRI, with or without vaginal and rectal gel filling. Magnetic resonance imaging scans were read blinded to intraoperative findings by a specialized gynecologic radiologist and a junior radiologist, and then compared with i...
Source: Investigative Radiology - December 7, 2019 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
