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View article: MR Pulse Sequences for Parathyroid Adenoma Imaging Using [18F]fluorocholine PET/MR in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
MR Pulse Sequences for Parathyroid Adenoma Imaging Using [18F]fluorocholine PET/MR in Primary Hyperparathyroidism Open
Purpose Currently, no standardized anatomic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging protocol exists for detecting parathyroid adenomas. We analyzed various MR pulse sequences to evaluate their performance in visualizing histopathologically confirm…
View article: Use of the tracheal bisecting line to differentiate upper pole from lower pole parathyroid adenomas: a PET/MR study using [18F]Fluorocholine
Use of the tracheal bisecting line to differentiate upper pole from lower pole parathyroid adenomas: a PET/MR study using [18F]Fluorocholine Open
Purpose Accurate preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas is crucial in managing primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). Although [ 18 F]Fluorocholine PET/CT and PET/MR have shown superior sensitivity over conventional imaging, distin…
View article: Whole-body dynamic FDG-PET/CT parametric imaging in alveolar echinococcosis
Whole-body dynamic FDG-PET/CT parametric imaging in alveolar echinococcosis Open
Objective To determine the role of whole-body dynamic (WBD)/Patlak parametric 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in patients with alveolar echinococcosis (AE). This technique allows sepa…
View article: Whole-body dynamic FDG-PET/CT Parametric Imaging in Alveolar Echinococcosis
Whole-body dynamic FDG-PET/CT Parametric Imaging in Alveolar Echinococcosis Open
Objective To determine the role of whole-body dynamic (WBD) / Patlak parametric 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in patients with alveolar echinococcosis (AE). This technique allows sep…
View article: PET/MR for predicting extranodal extension of head and neck cancer
PET/MR for predicting extranodal extension of head and neck cancer Open
Purpose To analyze the diagnostic accuracy of multiparametric FDG-PET/MR in identifying pathologic extranodal extension (pENE) of lymph node metastases (LNM) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. Methods and materials …
View article: Outcome Comparison in Microscopic and Endoscopic Trans-Sphenoidal Pituitary Adenoma Surgery in Terms of Extent of Resection
Outcome Comparison in Microscopic and Endoscopic Trans-Sphenoidal Pituitary Adenoma Surgery in Terms of Extent of Resection Open
The current standard interventions for pituitary adenomas are transsphenoidal surgery by endoscopic or microscopic approaches. However, the superiority of efficacy and safety of the two surgical procedures remain controversial. This study …
View article: Measurement of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Using Ultrasound as an Indicator of Raised Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Pre-Eclampsia
Measurement of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Using Ultrasound as an Indicator of Raised Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Pre-Eclampsia Open
Introduction: Preeclampsia is one of the common complications of pregnancy which may have life- threatening complications. One of the main neurological consequences of preeclampsia includes increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which can …
View article: Abnormal AFI and Its Implications on Fetomaternal Outcome
Abnormal AFI and Its Implications on Fetomaternal Outcome Open
Background: The AFI is directly associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the foetus; oligohydramnios (AFI ≤8 cm) and polyhydramnios (AFI ≥25 cm) are considered ‘abnormal’. The aim of this study was to compare the maternal a…
View article: Initial experience in staging primary oesophageal/gastro-oesophageal cancer with 18F-FDG PET/MRI
Initial experience in staging primary oesophageal/gastro-oesophageal cancer with 18F-FDG PET/MRI Open
Background 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (18F-FDG PET/MRI) may improve cancer staging by combining sensitive cancer detection with high-contrast resolution and detail. We compared the diagn…
View article: Initial Experience in Staging Primary Oesophageal/Gastroesophageal Cancer with 18F-FDG PET/MRI
Initial Experience in Staging Primary Oesophageal/Gastroesophageal Cancer with 18F-FDG PET/MRI Open
Background18F-Fluorodesoxyglucose Positron-emission tomography magnetic resonance imaging (18F-FDG PET/MRI) may improve cancer staging by combining sensitive cancer detection with high contrast resolution and detail. We compared the diagno…
View article: CT-perfusion in peripheral arterial disease – Correlation with angiographic and hemodynamic parameters
CT-perfusion in peripheral arterial disease – Correlation with angiographic and hemodynamic parameters Open
In our study, we have shown the feasibility of CTP for the assessment of PAD. In the future, this quantitative method might serve as a non-invasive method, possibly complementing the diagnostic workup of patients with peripheral arterial d…
View article: Radiomics in esophageal and gastric cancer
Radiomics in esophageal and gastric cancer Open
Esophageal, esophago-gastric, and gastric cancers are major causes of cancer morbidity and cancer death. For patients with potentially resectable disease, multi-modality treatment is recommended as it provides the best chance of survival. …
View article: Feasibility of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG Dose Reductions in Breast Cancer PET/MRI
Feasibility of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG Dose Reductions in Breast Cancer PET/MRI Open
The goal of this study was to determine the level of clinically acceptable 18F-FDG dose reduction in time-of-flight PET/MRI in patients with breast cancer. Methods: Twenty-six consecutive women with histologically proven breast cancer were…
View article: Clinical evaluation of a block sequential regularized expectation maximization reconstruction algorithm in 18F-FDG PET/CT studies
Clinical evaluation of a block sequential regularized expectation maximization reconstruction algorithm in 18F-FDG PET/CT studies Open
The BSREM reconstruction algorithm showed a relevant improvement compared with OSEM reconstruction in PET/CT studies in all evaluated categories. BSREM might be used in clinical routine in conjunction with TOF to achieve better/higher imag…
View article: Bacteriological Evaluation of Tonsillar Surface and Tonsillar Core Micro Flora in Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy
Bacteriological Evaluation of Tonsillar Surface and Tonsillar Core Micro Flora in Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy Open
Background: Acute tonsillitis is the most common disease for the ENT surgeons. Effective treatment of the tonsillitis depends on knowledge of the infecting organism but there is always a dilemma whether the antibiotics prescribed for the t…
View article: Visualization of Parathyroid Hyperplasia Using 18F-Fluorocholine PET/MR in a Patient With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Visualization of Parathyroid Hyperplasia Using 18F-Fluorocholine PET/MR in a Patient With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Open
Several imaging modalities exist for the detection of parathyroid adenomas in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Unlike solitary parathyroid adenoma, parathyroid hyperplasia in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism hitherto i…
View article: Determinants of diagnostic performance of 18F-FDG PET/CT in patients with fever of unknown origin
Determinants of diagnostic performance of 18F-FDG PET/CT in patients with fever of unknown origin Open
The diagnostic performance of F-FDG PET/CT was significantly higher in patients with suspected malignancy causing a FUO compared with suspected infection or noninfectious inflammatory disease. However, it was independent of the baseline ch…
View article: <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT for Therapy Control in Vascular Graft Infections: A First Feasibility Study
<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT for Therapy Control in Vascular Graft Infections: A First Feasibility Study Open
(18)F-FDG PET/CT represents a useful tool in therapy monitoring of PVGI and has an impact on patient management.
View article: 18F-fluorocholine as PET tracer to localize the dominant source of PTH in a patient with X-linked hypophosphataemia and hyperparathyroidism
18F-fluorocholine as PET tracer to localize the dominant source of PTH in a patient with X-linked hypophosphataemia and hyperparathyroidism Open
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View article: Intra-individual comparison of PET/CT with different body weight-adapted FDG dosage regimens
Intra-individual comparison of PET/CT with different body weight-adapted FDG dosage regimens Open
Background 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/ computed tomography (CT) imaging demands guidelines to safeguard sufficient image quality at low radiation exposure. Various FDG dose regimes have been inv…