Diagnostic and interventional imaging
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Diagn Interv Imaging · Apr 2016
Detection of locally radio-recurrent prostate cancer at multiparametric MRI: Can dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging be omitted?
The goal of this study was to assess the added value of dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) imaging in detecting locally radio-recurrent prostate cancer using multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) at 3Tesla (T). ⋯ The use of DCE MR imaging tends to increase sensitivity and decrease specificity for all readers, but the differences are not significant.
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To evaluate diffusion characteristics of tubers and white matter lesions in children with tuberous sclerosis (TS) using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). ⋯ DTI can provide valuable information about the cytoarchitectural changes in TS lesions beyond morphologic MRI findings alone.
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Diagn Interv Imaging · Nov 2015
Sequential inferior vena cava filter insertion and peripherally inserted central catheter placement through upper extremity veins.
To report the sequential placement of inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) using the same upper extremity venous access. ⋯ Simultaneous IVCF and PICC insertion using the same upper extremity venous access was feasible and safe in our series. This combined technique provides the patient with central venous access for repeated blood collections and intravenous therapy.