Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2004
Comparative Study Clinical TrialMagnetic resonance imaging of articular cartilage of the knee: comparison between fat-suppressed three-dimensional SPGR imaging, fat-suppressed FSE imaging, and fat-suppressed three-dimensional DEFT imaging, and correlation with arthroscopy.
To compare signal-to-noise ratios (S/N) and contrast-to-noise ratios (C/N) in various MR sequences, including fat-suppressed three-dimensional spoiled gradient-echo (SPGR) imaging, fat-suppressed fast spin echo (FSE) imaging, and fat-suppressed three-dimensional driven equilibrium Fourier transform (DEFT) imaging, and to determine the diagnostic accuracy of these imaging sequences for detecting cartilage lesions in osteoarthritic knees, as compared with arthroscopy. ⋯ Fat-suppressed three-dimensional SPGR imaging and fat-suppressed FSE imaging showed high sensitivity and high negative predictive values, but relatively low specificity. The Kappa value and exact agreement was the highest on fat-suppressed FSE short TE images. Fat-suppressed three-dimensional DEFT images showed results similar to the conventional sequences.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2004
Comparative Study Clinical TrialMagnetic resonance imaging of knee cartilage using a water selective balanced steady-state free precession sequence.
To compare an optimized water selective balanced steady-state free precession sequence (WS-bSSFP) with conventional magnetic resonance (MR) sequences in imaging cartilage of osteoarthritic knees. ⋯ A WS-bSSFP sequence is superior to conventional MR imaging sequences in imaging cartilage of the knee in patients with osteoarthritis.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2004
Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparative study of methods for determining vascular permeability and blood volume in human gliomas.
To characterize human gliomas using T1-weighted dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI), and directly compare three pharmacokinetic analysis techniques: a conventional established technique and two novel techniques that aim to reduce erroneous overestimation of the volume transfer constant between plasma and the extravascular extracellular space (EES) (Ktrans) in areas of high blood volume. ⋯ Both of the methods that incorporate a measured AIF and an estimate of vp provide similar pathophysiological information and avoid erroneous overestimation of Ktrans in areas of significant vessel density, and thus allow a more accurate estimation of endothelial permeability.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2004
Discovery and disclosure of incidental findings in neuroimaging research.
To examine different protocols for handling incidental findings on brain research MRIs, and provide a platform for establishing formal discussions of related ethical and policy issues. ⋯ Guidelines for minimum and optimum standards for detecting and communicating incidental findings on brain MRI research are needed.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Nov 2004
MRI monitoring of Avastin antiangiogenesis therapy using B22956/1, a new blood pool contrast agent, in an experimental model of human cancer.
To evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic potential of a new protein-binding contrast medium, B22956/1, for quantitatively characterizing tumor microvessels by MRI and monitoring response to antiangiogenic therapy. ⋯ With the use of appropriate contrast media, the therapeutic effects of an anti-VEGF antibody on tumor microvessels can be monitored by dynamic MRI. The dynamic range of permeability to B22956/1, and the sensitivity to change of this parameter suggest a potential application in the clinical setting.