European journal of radiology
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To assess the feasibility and utility of high-resolution three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography (3D MRA) and contrast-enhanced 3D spoiled gradient-recalled imaging (3D SPGRI) for the purpose of visualization of neurovascular contact in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) patients. ⋯ The combined use of high-resolution 3D MRA and contrast-enhanced 3D SPGRI is an extremely sensitive and specific technique for demonstrating vascular contact with the trigeminal nerve in TN patients.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the value of the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) obtained in diffusion-weighted (DW) MR sequences for the differentiation between malignant and benign bone marrow lesions. ⋯ ADC values are a useful complementary tool to characterize bone marrow lesions, in order to distinguish acute benign fractures from malignant or infectious bone lesions. However, ADC values are not valuable in order to differentiate malignancy from infection.
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Review Meta Analysis
Multi-detector row CT angiography in the assessment of coronary in-stent restenosis: a systematic review.
The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of multi-detector row computed tomography angiography (MDCT) for detection of coronary in-stent restenosis in patients treated with coronary stenting when compared to invasive catheter angiography. ⋯ The results showed that MDCT angiography (with 16 or more detector rows) has moderate sensitivity and high specificity for the detection of coronary in-stent restenosis when compared to invasive catheter angiography. A high specificity value of MDCT may be most valuable as a non-invasive technique of excluding coronary stent restenosis or occlusion. The main factors affecting visualization are stent diameters and stent materials.
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The choice of therapies for Crohn's disease has expanded greatly over the past 30 years. Increasingly it is important that we attempt to identify subgroups of patients who will benefit most from each type of therapy. This article reviews the therapeutic options currently available, organized by the goal the practitioner hopes to achieve. Imaging is one critical way of aiding the classification of Crohn's disease by attempting to accurately determine the location, extent and, most importantly, the nature of the disease.
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Comparative Study
Detection of osseous metastases of the spine: comparison of high resolution multi-detector-CT with MRI.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of multi-slice-computed tomography (MDCT) for the detection of vertebral metastases in comparison to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ⋯ Although 16/64-row-MDCT provides excellent image quality and a high spatial resolution in the assessment of bony structures, metastatic lesions without significant bone destruction may be missed. The diagnostic accuracy of MRI proved to be significantly superior to 16/64-row-MDCT for the detection of osseous metastases.