Maximum intensity projection
View article: Feasibility of a pulsed multiphase contrast media injection protocol in head and neck computed tomography angiography: a systematic retrospective study
Feasibility of a pulsed multiphase contrast media injection protocol in head and neck computed tomography angiography: a systematic retrospective study Open
Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and value of a pulsed multiphase contrast media injection protocol in head and neck computed tomographic angiography (CTA). Information and Methodology A total of 522 patients who underw…
View article: Optical coherence tomography findings after drug-coated balloon treatment for de novo coronary artery lesions with eruptive calcified nodule
Optical coherence tomography findings after drug-coated balloon treatment for de novo coronary artery lesions with eruptive calcified nodule Open
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the factors associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with de novo eruptive calcified nodule (CN) lesions after stent-less percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a drug-c…
View article: Quantitative comparison of a novel wide-field OCT-angiography device with ultrawide-field fluorescein angiography in detecting retinal nonperfusion in vascular retinopathies
Quantitative comparison of a novel wide-field OCT-angiography device with ultrawide-field fluorescein angiography in detecting retinal nonperfusion in vascular retinopathies Open
Background Reliable assessment of retinal nonperfusion is critical in managing vascular retinopathies. While ultrawide-field fluorescein angiography (UWF-FA) is the clinical standard, it is invasive and dye-dependent. Previous wide-field o…
View article: A novel technique for direct verification of Ir‐192 source position in a multi‐channel vaginal cylinder using a mobile CBCT
A novel technique for direct verification of Ir‐192 source position in a multi‐channel vaginal cylinder using a mobile CBCT Open
Background For gynecological brachytherapy, multichannel vaginal cylinders (MCVC) offer improved control of the dose distribution as compared to single channel cylinders due to their peripheral channels. Evaluation of the source position i…
View article: Prognostic value of a simple distance index derived from PET maximum intensity projection
Prognostic value of a simple distance index derived from PET maximum intensity projection Open
Introduction Dissemination indices derived from [ 18 F]FDG PET/CT, such as Dmax, Dmax bulk , SPREAD bulk , SPREAD patient , and Dmax Vox are validated prognostic biomarkers in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. We introduce Dmax VoxMIP , the d…
View article: A preliminary study on diffusion-weighted imaging with background suppression and maximum intensity projection for screening internal mammary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer
A preliminary study on diffusion-weighted imaging with background suppression and maximum intensity projection for screening internal mammary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer Open
Background Internal mammary lymph node (IM) metastasis significantly affects prognosis. However, reports using imaging techniques have been limited. Diffusion-weighted imaging with background suppression and maximum intensity projection (D…
View article: Computer-Aided Detection (CADe) of Small Metastatic Prostate Cancer Lesions on 3D PSMA PET Volumes Using Multi-Angle Maximum Intensity Projections
Computer-Aided Detection (CADe) of Small Metastatic Prostate Cancer Lesions on 3D PSMA PET Volumes Using Multi-Angle Maximum Intensity Projections Open
Objectives: We aimed to develop and evaluate a novel computer-aided detection (CADe) approach for identifying small metastatic biochemically recurrent (BCR) prostate cancer (PCa) lesions on PSMA-PET images, utilizing multi-angle Maximum In…
View article: Computer vision-based personal identification using 2D maximum intensity projection CT images
Computer vision-based personal identification using 2D maximum intensity projection CT images Open
Objectives Computer vision (CV) mimics human vision, enabling the automatic comparison of radiological images from recent examinations with a vast image database for unique identification. This method offers significant potential in emerge…
View article: Evaluation of Image Quality of Temporal Maximum Intensity Projection and Average Intensity Projection of Adaptive 4D-Spiral CT Scans: A Phantom Study
Evaluation of Image Quality of Temporal Maximum Intensity Projection and Average Intensity Projection of Adaptive 4D-Spiral CT Scans: A Phantom Study Open
Adaptive four-dimensional (4D) spiral computed tomography (CT) scans facilitate the acquisition of volume perfusion data for organs or long-range vessels; however, optimizing image quality and reducing noise while minimizing radiation dose…
View article: Improving Cerebrovascular Imaging with Deep Learning: Semantic Segmentation for Time-of-Flight Magnetic Resonance Angiography Maximum Intensity Projection Image Enhancement
Improving Cerebrovascular Imaging with Deep Learning: Semantic Segmentation for Time-of-Flight Magnetic Resonance Angiography Maximum Intensity Projection Image Enhancement Open
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is widely used for cerebrovascular assessment, with Time-of-Flight (TOF) MRA being a common non-contrast imaging technique. However, maximum intensity projection (MIP) images generated from TOF-MRA ofte…
View article: The Role of CT-Guided Optimal Fluoroscopic Projection Angle to Guide Stenting of Occluded Pulmonary Arteries
The Role of CT-Guided Optimal Fluoroscopic Projection Angle to Guide Stenting of Occluded Pulmonary Arteries Open
View article: Accuracy of High‐Field MR Angiography for Identifying Lenticulostriate Arteries in Patients With Cerebral Aneurysm
Accuracy of High‐Field MR Angiography for Identifying Lenticulostriate Arteries in Patients With Cerebral Aneurysm Open
Background and Purpose Lenticulostriate arteries (LSAs) can be delineated by 7 Tesla (T) time‐of‐flight (TOF) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA); however, the accuracy of identification at 7 T has not yet been quantitatively assessed. Th…
View article: Evaluation of Image Quality of Temporal Maximum Intensity Projection and Average Intensity Projection of Adaptive 4D Spiral CT Scans: A Phantom Study
Evaluation of Image Quality of Temporal Maximum Intensity Projection and Average Intensity Projection of Adaptive 4D Spiral CT Scans: A Phantom Study Open
Adaptive four-dimensional (4D) spiral computed tomography (CT) scans facilitate the acquisition of volume perfusion data for organs or long-range vessels but optimizing image quality and reducing noise while minimizing radiation doses rema…
View article: Computed tomography features in prediction of histological differentiation of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms – a single-centre retrospective cohort stud
Computed tomography features in prediction of histological differentiation of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms – a single-centre retrospective cohort stud Open
Purpose The aim of our study was to analyse the histological differentiation and computed tomography imaging features of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs). Material and methods We performed a retrospective single-centre cohort st…
View article: Is an all‐phase ITV (internal target volume) a gold standard in the target definition of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Is an all‐phase ITV (internal target volume) a gold standard in the target definition of hepatocellular carcinoma? Open
Background Stereotactic ablative body radiation (SABR) is a well‐recognized treatment option for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Due to the inherent motion of liver tumors, effective motion management is crucial for successful SABR. In the…
View article: The Bony Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses of Big Felids and Domestic Cat: A Study Using Anatomical Techniques, Computed Tomographic Images Reconstructed in Maximum-Intensity Projection, Volume Rendering and 3D Printing Models
The Bony Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses of Big Felids and Domestic Cat: A Study Using Anatomical Techniques, Computed Tomographic Images Reconstructed in Maximum-Intensity Projection, Volume Rendering and 3D Printing Models Open
This study aims to develop three-dimensional printing models of the bony nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses of big and domestic cats using reconstructed computed tomographic images. This work included an exhaustive study of the osseous nas…
View article: Significance of maximum intensity projection technique of multimodal ultrasound imaging in differentiating follicular thyroid carcinoma from benign lesions
Significance of maximum intensity projection technique of multimodal ultrasound imaging in differentiating follicular thyroid carcinoma from benign lesions Open
Objective Preoperative diagnosis for follicular thyroid cancer (FTC) remains challenging. The purpose of this study was to explore the maximum intensity projection (MIP) features, which can be utilized for reconstructing and characterizing…
View article: Globally and locally optimized Pannini projection for high FoV rendering of 360° images
Globally and locally optimized Pannini projection for high FoV rendering of 360° images Open
View article: The Role of Advanced Post-processing Techniques in Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography for the Accurate Diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboembolism: A Retrospective Study
The Role of Advanced Post-processing Techniques in Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography for the Accurate Diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboembolism: A Retrospective Study Open
Background Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the standard diagnostic tool for evaluating patients with suspected pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) in many institutions. This condition, whether acute or chronic, results in b…
View article: The role of maximum intensity projection and volume rendering of multidetector computed tomography in detecting small metastatic pulmonary nodules .
The role of maximum intensity projection and volume rendering of multidetector computed tomography in detecting small metastatic pulmonary nodules . Open
View article: SPOCKMIP: Segmentation of Vessels in MRAs with Enhanced Continuity using Maximum Intensity Projection as Loss
SPOCKMIP: Segmentation of Vessels in MRAs with Enhanced Continuity using Maximum Intensity Projection as Loss Open
Identification of vessel structures of different sizes in biomedical images is crucial in the diagnosis of many neurodegenerative diseases. However, the sparsity of good-quality annotations of such images makes the task of vessel segmentat…
View article: Non-contrast-enhanced breast MRI for evaluation of tumor volume change after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Non-contrast-enhanced breast MRI for evaluation of tumor volume change after neoadjuvant chemotherapy Open
Non-contrast-enhanced Breast MRI enables appropriate and faster evaluation of tumor volume change after NAC than 3D-Ce-MRI especially for mass lesions.
View article: Application of multi-planar reconstruction technique in endovascular repair of aortic dissection
Application of multi-planar reconstruction technique in endovascular repair of aortic dissection Open
BACKGROUND Endovascular repair of aortic dissection is an effective method commonly used in the treatment of Stanford type B aortic dissection. Stent placement during the operation was one-time and could not be repeatedly adjusted during t…
View article: Improving the Feasibility of Mitigating Phase Errors in 4DCT caused by a Random Reference Breathing Pattern in the Quasar Phantom and the Role of Slice Thickness
Improving the Feasibility of Mitigating Phase Errors in 4DCT caused by a Random Reference Breathing Pattern in the Quasar Phantom and the Role of Slice Thickness Open
The Quasar Programmable Respiratory Motion Phantom accurately replicated varied breathing patterns and tumor motions. Comprehensive analysis was facilitated through detailed manual segmentation of Internal Target Volumes and Internal Gross…
View article: Computerized assessment of background parenchymal enhancement on breast dynamic contrast-enhanced-MRI including electronic lesion removal
Computerized assessment of background parenchymal enhancement on breast dynamic contrast-enhanced-MRI including electronic lesion removal Open
Results demonstrate the potential for automatic BPE scoring to serve as a quantitative value for objective BPE level classification from breast DCE-MR without the influence of lesion enhancement.
View article: [Automatic detection method of intracranial aneurysms on maximum intensity projection images based on SE-CaraNet].
[Automatic detection method of intracranial aneurysms on maximum intensity projection images based on SE-CaraNet]. Open
Conventional maximum intensity projection (MIP) images tend to ignore some morphological features in the detection of intracranial aneurysms, resulting in missed detection and misdetection. To solve this problem, a new method for intracran…
View article: Two-dimensional perfusion angiography permits direct visualization of redistribution of flow in hepatocellular carcinoma during b-TACE
Two-dimensional perfusion angiography permits direct visualization of redistribution of flow in hepatocellular carcinoma during b-TACE Open
Objectives To demonstrate in vivo redistribution of the blood flow towards HCC’s lesions by utilizing two-dimensional perfusion angiography in b-TACE procedures. Material and methods In total, 30 patients with 35 HCC nodules treated in the…
View article: Diagnostic performance of chest CT average intensity projection (AIP) reconstruction for the assessment of pleuro-parenchymal abnormalities
Diagnostic performance of chest CT average intensity projection (AIP) reconstruction for the assessment of pleuro-parenchymal abnormalities Open
S-CXR images, reconstructed with AIP technique, can be compared with conventional images in clinical practice and for educational purposes.
View article: Minimum intensity projection of embossed quadrant-detection images for improved photoreceptor mosaic visualisation
Minimum intensity projection of embossed quadrant-detection images for improved photoreceptor mosaic visualisation Open
Non-confocal split-detection imaging reveals the cone photoreceptor inner segment mosaic in a plethora of retinal conditions, with the potential of providing insight to ageing, disease, and response to treatment processes, in vivo , and al…
View article: 3D Vascular Segmentation Supervised by 2D Annotation of Maximum Intensity Projection
3D Vascular Segmentation Supervised by 2D Annotation of Maximum Intensity Projection Open
Vascular structure segmentation plays a crucial role in medical analysis and clinical applications. The practical adoption of fully supervised segmentation models is impeded by the intricacy and time-consuming nature of annotating vessels …