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Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct: diagnostic value of MRI features in differentiating pathologic subclassifications—type 1 versus type 2
To identify MRI features for differentiating type 2 from type 1 intraductal papillary neoplasms of bile duct (IPNB) and assessing malignant potential of IPNB.
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Open AccessAutomated hepatic steatosis assessment on dual-energy CT-derived virtual non-contrast images through fully-automated 3D organ segmentation
To evaluate the efficacy of volumetric CT attenuation-based parameters obtained through automated 3D organ segmentation on virtual non-contrast (VNC) images from dual-energy CT (DECT) for assessing hepatic ste...
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Open AccessEnhancing gadoxetic acid–enhanced liver MRI: a synergistic approach with deep learning CAIPIRINHA-VIBE and optimized fat suppression techniques
To investigate whether a deep learning (DL) controlled aliasing in parallel imaging results in higher acceleration (CAIPIRINHA)-volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) technique can improve imag...
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Open AccessUtilizing fully-automated 3D organ segmentation for hepatic steatosis assessment with CT attenuation-based parameters
To investigate the clinical utility of fully-automated 3D organ segmentation in assessing hepatic steatosis on pre-contrast and post-contrast CT images using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)-proton densit...
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Open AccessFully-automated multi-organ segmentation tool applicable to both non-contrast and post-contrast abdominal CT: deep learning algorithm developed using dual-energy CT images
A novel 3D nnU-Net-based of algorithm was developed for fully-automated multi-organ segmentation in abdominal CT, applicable to both non-contrast and post-contrast images. The algorithm was trained using dual-...
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Open AccessInter-platform reproducibility of ultrasound-based fat fraction for evaluating hepatic steatosis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
To evaluate the inter-platform reproducibility of ultrasound-based fat fraction examination in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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Open AccessAdded value of positive intraluminal contrast CT over fluoroscopic examination for detecting gastrointestinal leakage after gastrointestinal surgery
We aimed to evaluate the added value of positive intraluminal contrast computed tomography (CT) over fluoroscopy in detecting anastomotic leakage after gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. A total of 141 GI surgery ...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of multivariable quantitative ultrasound for diagnosing hepatic steatosis
This study developed and validated multivariable quantitative ultrasound (QUS) model for diagnosing hepatic steatosis. Retrospective secondary analysis of prospectively collected QUS data was performed. Partic...
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How to approach pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant treatment: assessment of resectability using multidetector CT and tumor markers
To investigate clinical and CT factors associated with local resectability in patients with nonmetastatic pancreatic cancers after neoadjuvant chemotherapy ± radiation therapy (CRT).
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LI-RADS v2018: how to appropriately use ancillary features in category adjustment from intermediate probability of malignancy (LR-3) to probably HCC (LR-4) on gadoxetic acid–enhanced MRI
To determine the appropriate use of ancillary features (AFs) in upgrading LI-RADS category 3 (LR-3) to category 4 (LR-4) for hepatic nodules on gadoxetic acid–enhanced MRI.
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Radio-pathologic correlation of biphenotypic primary liver cancer (combined hepatocellular cholangiocarcinoma): changes in the 2019 WHO classification and impact on LI-RADS classification at liver MRI
To explain the new changes in pathologic diagnoses of biphenotypic primary liver cancer (PLC) according to the updated 2019 World Health Organization (WHO) classification and how it impacts Liver Imaging Repor...
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Diffusion-weighted MR imaging in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: prediction of next-generation sequencing-based tumor cellularity and prognosis after surgical resection
To identify features on preoperative MR imaging with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for predicting next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based tumor cellularity and patient outcome after surgical resection of pan...
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Added value of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC PET/CT for characterizing pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: a comparison with contrast-enhanced CT and/or MRI in a large study cohort
To investigate an additional value of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC PET/CT for characterizing suspected pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) in a large study cohort.
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Comparison of low kVp CT and dual-energy CT for the evaluation of hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma
To compare lesion conspicuity and image quality of arterial phase images obtained from low kVp (90-kVp) and dual-energy (DE) scans for the evaluation of hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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Assessment of malignant potential in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas using MR findings and texture analysis
To investigate the utility of MR findings and texture analysis for predicting the malignant potential of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs).
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Prediction of tumor recurrence and poor survival of ampullary adenocarcinoma using preoperative clinical and CT findings
To predict poor survival and tumor recurrence in patients with ampullary adenocarcinoma using preoperative clinical and CT findings.
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Intra-individual comparison of dual portal venous phases for non-invasive diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma at gadoxetic acid–enhanced liver MRI
To compare the diagnostic performances of first and second portal venous phases (PVP1 and PVP2) in revealing washout and capsule appearance for non-invasive HCC diagnoses in gadoxetic acid–enhanced MRI (Gd-EOB...
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Clinical outcomes of patients with a high alpha-fetoprotein level but without evident recurrence on CT or MRI in surveillance after curative-intent treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma
Multiphasic CT or MRI and serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) are widely used for posttreatment surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of patients with ...
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Comparison of guidelines for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma using gadoxetic acid–enhanced MRI in transplantation candidates
To compare diagnostic performances of current guidelines for the diagnosis of HCC in LT candidates using gadoxetic acid–enhanced liver MRI (Gd-EOB-MRI).
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Open AccessPrediction of microvascular invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma: value of volumetric iodine quantification using preoperative dual-energy computed tomography
To investigate the potential value of volumetric iodine quantification using preoperative dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) for predicting microvascular invasion (MVI) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
