{"title":"[High resolution magnetic resonance tomography and ultrasound imaging of the Achilles tendon].","authors":"N Ulreich, W Huber, St Nehrer, F Kainberger","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Increasing sporting activities of high-ranking athletes as well as of the general population have led to a higher number of lesions of the Achilles tendon. Radiological investigations of this tendon are requested more often and the resolution of MR and ultrasound images has been improved significantly. Intratendinous lesions can be detected and may be differentiated from normal collagen fibers.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"39-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Hojreh, F Kainberger, R Nowotny, Ch Czerny, H Imhof
{"title":"[Dose classification in digital roentgen diagnosis: clinical applications].","authors":"A Hojreh, F Kainberger, R Nowotny, Ch Czerny, H Imhof","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Technological improvements in digital radiography and computed tomography have led to a substantial increase of radiation dose that subjectively cannot be detected. In order to reduce dose in a form that may be used in clinical practise, the quality of digital radiograms and computed tomography images should be classified in three classes. Low-dose investigations are indicated in children, in case of therapy control and for imaging organs with high differences in tissue contrast. High-dose investigations are scarcely indicated and middle-dose investigations should be performed in all other remaining clinical situations. Dose recommendations given by vendors in radiology should be viewed critically.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"48-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Measuring perfusion and diffusion in neuroradiology].","authors":"C Nasel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neuroradiology should be regarded as a discipline with a strong focus on integral diagnosis of morphology and function of the central nervous system. With perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (P-MRI) and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) the functional micro-structural analysis of the central nervous system has been made possible. So, disease processes may be characterised on a molecular level and P-MRI as well as DWI are now integrated in clinical routine diagnosis to improve therapy planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"15-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Pancreatic carcinoma: state of the art imaging].","authors":"R Prokesch","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In view of the bad prognosis of pancreatic carcinoma the exact pre-surgical staging is essential for curative therapy. The rapid development of multi-detector computed tomography with the clinical implementation of 16 row scanners allow for almost isotropic pixel size and high-resolution multiplanar reconstruction. Sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging are similar to those of computed tomography with lower values in the detection of vessel wall infiltration. Ultrasound may be a valuable modality for primary diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"67-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Noninvasive vascular diagnosis with magnetic resonance angiography].","authors":"M Cejna","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Currently contrast medium-enhanced, 3D magnetic resonance angiography enables fast and non-invasive depiction of the arterial vessels in the neck, thorax, abdomen, and limbs, which allows high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnostically evaluation of aneurysms, dissection and arterial stenosis. Intravenous bolus administration of a paramagnetic contrast medium is performed after timing of the bolus arrival time, thus enabling rapid acquisition of 3D datasets with high contrast between vessel lumen and surrounding soft tissue. Thorax and abdomen are examined within one breath-hold, the periphery of the extremities and the supra-aortal vessels can be imagined with longer sequences and even increased spatial resolution. Fast contrast-enhanced 3D magnetic resonance angiography--in combination with flow measurements--carries the potential to replace the additional functional information obtained by conventional digital subtraction angiography.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"59-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[3 Tesla magnetic resonance tomography--clinical applications].","authors":"S Trattnig","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With high-field magnetic resonance a better signal-to-noise ratio can be gained with the possibility of higher spatial resolution or shorter scan times. Clinical applications are especially in the field of spectroscopy of the brain, the liver, and the muscles as well as in with functional imaging of the brain. It can be expected that cerebral diffusion and perfusion studies will be significantly improved. Other applications include cardiac, abdominal, and musculo-skeletal diseases with the early diagnosis of cartilage diseases being of high interest.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"22-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Early recognition of bronchial carcinoma with computerized tomography].","authors":"D Wormanns, St Diederich, W Heindel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bronchial carcinoma is the most common cause of tumor induced death worldwide. Because of the lack of clinical symptoms and signs the diagnosis of this tumor is generally established in advanced stages. With computed tomography (CT) pulmonary nodules can be detected with high sensitivity. Nodules are, because they are surrounded by aerated lung tissue, high-contrast objects and can be investigated with low-dose computed tomography technique. The reduction of mortality is the central issue in the ongoing discussion about early diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma with computed tomography. To date, no medical society or governmental body has expressed recommendations because randomized controlled trials have not been performed yet. It is expected that such trials are started in the near future in the USA and in several European countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"65-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Temporary and permanent vena cava filter for prevention of pulmonary embolism].","authors":"F Wolf, M Funovics, A Dirisamer, J Lammer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inferior vena cava filters have been used for prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism since the end of the sixties. Complication rates depend on the types of filters used and are reported to be 2% with the Guenther-Filter and 21% with the Titanium-Greenfield-Filter. Depending on the exact indication both filter types are useful instruments for the prevention of pulmonary embolism.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"43-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[CT angiography (CTA)].","authors":"D Fleischmann","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is today a well-established diagnostic technique for non-invasive vascular imaging and has replaced diagnostic intra-arterial angiography. Especially since the implementation of multi detector-row computed tomography (MDCT) the acquisition of isotropic data sets is possible, thus widening the spectrum of clinical application of multi detector-row computed tomography. Compared to intra-arterial angiography computed tomography angiography is less invasive and cheaper.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"53-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Flat panel detector systems in skeletal radiology].","authors":"S Grampp","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Implementation of flatpanel detectors and digital integration of the technique instead of the use of conventional radiographs leads to a shortening of the work process. With flatpanel technology the image production process is shortened by 25-30%. Major advantages in the implementation of integrated RIS, PACS and flatpanel detector-system are increases in quality because most errors in picture labeling can be avoided, easier handling, without the need for cassettes and the possibility of image post-processing. The diagnostic quality of the images in the field of musculoskeletal radiology is, in comparison to conventional radiographs, at least adequate and in most cases markedly improved.</p>","PeriodicalId":76823,"journal":{"name":"Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplement","volume":" 113","pages":"12-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22276181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}