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Open AccessDual-source computed tomography of the lung with spectral sha** and advanced iterative reconstruction: potential for maximum radiation dose reduction
Radiation dose at CT should be as low as possible without compromising diagnostic quality.
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Open AccessBreast MRI texture analysis for prediction of BRCA-associated genetic risk
BRCA1/2 deleterious variants account for most of the hereditary breast and ovarian cancer cases. Prediction models and guidelines for the assessment of genetic risk rely heavily on criteria with high variability ...
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Open AccessAutomated volumetric radiomic analysis of breast cancer vascularization improves survival prediction in primary breast cancer
To investigate whether automated volumetric radiomic analysis of breast cancer vascularization (VAV) can improve survival prediction in primary breast cancer. 314 consecutive patients with primary invasive bre...
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Open AccessImproved visualization of peripherally inserted central catheters on chest radiographs of neonates using fractional multiscale image processing
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provide secure intravenous access for the delivery of life-sustaining medications and nutrition. They are commonly used in pediatrics. Confirmation of correct ce...
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Interobserver and intermodality agreement of standardized algorithms for non-invasive diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in high-risk patients: CEUS-LI-RADS versus MRI-LI-RADS
We compared the interobserver agreement for the recently introduced contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)-based algorithm CEUS-LI-RADS (Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System) versus the well-established magnet...
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Impact of renal denervation on tissue Na+ content in treatment-resistant hypertension
Renal denervation (RDN) has been introduced for reducing blood pressure (BP) in treatment-resistant hypertension (TRH). The precise mechanism how RDN exerts its BP-lowering effects are not yet fully understood...
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Accuracy and Specific Value of Cardiovascular 3D-Models in Pediatric CT-Angiography
Computed tomography (CT)-angiography is routinely performed prior to catheter-based and surgical treatment in congenital heart disease. To date, little is known about the accuracy and advantage of different 3D...
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Computer-aided evaluation of low-dose and low-contrast agent third-generation dual-source CT angiography prior to transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
To evaluate the performance of computer-aided evaluation software for a comprehensive workup of patients prior to transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) using low-contrast agent and low radiation dose ...
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Development and Evaluation of a Semi-automated Segmentation Tool and a Modified Ellipsoid Formula for Volumetric Analysis of the Kidney in Non-contrast T2-Weighted MR Images
Volumetric analysis of the kidney parenchyma provides additional information for the detection and monitoring of various renal diseases. Therefore the purposes of the study were to develop and evaluate a semi-...
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Open AccessSemiautomatic segmentation of the kidney in magnetic resonance images using unimodal thresholding
Total kidney volume (TKV) is an important marker for the presence or progression of chronic kidney disease, however, routine ultrasonography underestimates renal volume to a high and varying degree.
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The Clinical Data Intelligence Project
This article is about a new project that combines clinical data intelligence and smart data. It provides an introduction to the “Klinische Datenintelligenz” (KDI) project which is founded by the Federal Minist...
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Open AccessQuantitative assessment of muscle injury by 23Na magnetic resonance imaging
23Na magnetic resonance imaging (23Na-MRI) is able to measure Na+ in vivo in humans and allows quantification of tissue sodium distribution. We now tested the utility of 23Na-MRI techn...
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Open AccessOsteoblastic lesion screening with an advanced post-processing package enabling in-plane rib reading in CT-images
To evaluate screening and diagnostic accuracy for the detection of osteoblastic rib lesions using an advanced post-processing package enabling in-plane rib reading in CT-images.
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Open AccessVertebral body fractures of unknown origin in cancer patients receiving MDCT: reporting by radiologists and awareness by clinicians
To evaluate prevalence, radiological reporting and clinical management of pathologic vertebral body fractures (VBFs) of unknown origin in cancer patients receiving computed tomography (CT) examinations.
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Mobile Image Interpretation: Diagnostic Performance of CT Exams Displayed on a Tablet Computer in Detecting Abdominopelvic Hemorrhage
To investigate whether abdominopelvic hemorrhage shown on computed tomography (CT) images can be diagnosed with the same accuracy on a tablet computer as on a dedicated reading display. One hundred patients wi...
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Third-generation dual-source 70-kVp chest CT angiography with advanced iterative reconstruction in young children: image quality and radiation dose reduction
Many technical updates have been made in multi-detector CT.
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Open AccessMorphology of the distal thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct in different head and neck pathologies: an imaging based study
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of head and neck pathologies on the detection rate, configuration and diameter of the thoracic duct (TD) and right lymphatic duct (RLD) in computed tomogra...
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Open AccessSemantic representation of reported measurements in radiology
In radiology, a vast amount of diverse data is generated, and unstructured reporting is standard. Hence, much useful information is trapped in free-text form, and often lost in translation and transmission. On...
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Open AccessFine needle aspiration cytology of lymph nodes in breast cancer follow-up is a feasible alternative to watchful waiting and to histology
Early detection of loco-regional breast cancer recurrence improves patients’ overall survival, as treatment can be initiated or active treatment can be changed. If a suspicious lymph node is diagnosed during a...
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Pediatric cardiac MRI: automated left-ventricular volumes and function analysis and effects of manual adjustments
Cardiac MRI is an accurate and reproducible technique for the assessment of left ventricular volumes and function. The accuracy of automated segmentation and the effects of manual adjustments have not been det...
