In vivo anatomical study of inferior attachment of renal fascia in adult with acute pancreatitis as shown on multidetector computed tomography / 生物医学工程学杂志

This study aims to explore the inferior adhesion of the renal fascia (RF), and the inferior connectivity of the perirenal spaces (PS) with multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), and to investigate the diagnostic value of CT for showing this anatomy. From May to July 2012, eighty-two patients with acute pancreatitis presented in our hospital were enrolled into this study and underwent contrast-enhanced CT scans. All the image data were used to perform three dimensional reconstruction to show the inferior attachment of RF and the inferior connectivity of PS. The fusion of anterior renal fascia (ARF) and posterior renal fascia (PRF) next to the plane of iliac fossa were found on the left in 71.95% (59/82) cases, and on the right in 75.61% (62/82). In these cases, bilateral perirenal spaces, and anterior and posterior pararenal spaces were not found to be connected with each other. No fusion of ARF and PRF below the level of bilateral kidneys occurred on the left side in 28.05% (23/82) cases and on the right side in 24.39% (20/82). In these patients, the PS extended to the extraperitoneal space of the pelvic cavity and further to the inguinal region, and bilateral anterior and posterior pararenal spaces were not found to be connected with each other. Three-dimensional reconstruction on contrast-enhanced MDCT could be a valuable procedure for depicting inferior attachment of RF, and the inferior connectivity of PS.

Preparation of Nifedipine Sustained-Release Pellet Tablets and Study of Its Release Behavior in vitro / 医药导报

Objective To prepare nifedipine( NF)sustained-release pellet tablets,and study of its release behavior in vitro. Methods Soluplus was selected as a carrier to prepare solid dispersion of NF by hot melt extrusion technique( HME), and the ratio of the drug to carrier was 1:1. The samples were validated as the solid dispersion by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). Extrusion-spheronization technique was introduced to prepare NF pellets and EudragitRS 30D was used as the coating material. The NF sustained-release tablets were prepared by direct compression of the coated pellets and suitable excipients. Results The release data in vitro proved that the drug release from the tablets was steady and complete over 24 hours. Conclusion The release of NF from sustained-release tablets is slow and steady. The method is easy to operate. The in vitro drug release pattern follows first-order kinetics.

The clinical application of hydrogen magnetic resonance spectroscopy combining with diffusion weight imaging in brain gliomas grading / 生物医学工程学杂志

The present study was aimed to investigate the function of diffusion weight imaging (DWI) combining with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in the grading of brain gliomas. 12 cases low grade and 17 cases high grade of brain gliomas patients were examined with DWI and MRS, with all tumors confirmed by pathology in advance. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values, their corresponding metabolite ratios of Cho/Cr, Cho/NAA and tumor cellularities of tumor solid enhanced parts were measured. The ratios of Cho/Cr and Cho/NAA and their corresponding ADC values had significant differences between their high and low grade gliomas values, respectively. The ADC values demonstrated a negative correlation with Cho/Cr, Cho/NAA, and a significant negative correlated with Cho/Cr. And the ADC values demonstrated strong negative correlations with tumor cellularities. DWI combining with MRS could provide more valuable information in evaluating gliomas grading.

Imaging technique and features of the 16-slice detector spiral CT for aortic lesions / 生物医学工程学杂志

The purpose of this study was to describe the 16-slice detector spiral computer tomography (SCT) technique and imaging features of aortic aneurysms. We analyzed 21 patients documented aortic aneurysms, that underwent unenhanced and contrast-enhanced spiral CT with a 16-slice scanner (Sensation 16), and three-dimensional reconstructions were performed for CT scan images. The results showed that: (1) Aortic dissection (11 cases), included the true and false lumen (11 cases, 100%), intimal flaps (11 cases, 100%), intimal tear (9 cases, 81.8%) and thrombosed false lumen (5 cases, 45.5%); (2) Intramural hematoma, unenhanced CT depicted crescent-shaped areas with high attenuation extending along the walls of the aorta, no definable intimal flap, while contrast-enhanced CT showed no enhancement of attenuation in the crescent-shaped areas; (3) True aortic aneurysms (7 cases), CT revealed the size, range, thrombosis and calcification of all aneurysms; (4) Pseudoaneurysms (2 cases), the enhanced part of the inhomogeneous masses beside the aorta connected with the aorta shown on contrast-enhanced CT. Therefore, 16-slice detector SCT axial and three-dimensional images can exactly reveal the pathological and anatomical features of aortic aneurysms, and provide detailed imaging information for clinical therapy.

Sectional imaging of coronary atherosclerosis and its clinical application / 生物医学工程学杂志

Although selective coronary angiography is a golden standard for diagnosing coronary artery diseases, it is expensive and may cause a little danger to the patient. With the advancement of space-resolution, time-resolution and various kinds of scan techniques, the sectional image methods such as electron beam CT, multislice spiral CT and magnetic resonance imaging will be prospective non-invasive techniques to diagnose coronary artery and other heart diseases.

CT diagnosis of palatal malignant tumors / 生物医学工程学杂志

To investigate CT features of palatal malignant tumors and to evaluate, CT diagnostic value. CT manifestations of 32 cases of palatal malignant tumors were analyzed retrospectively. All cases were confirmed by pathology. There were 27 males and 5 females between 23 and 80 years of age. Axial contrast enhancement CT scan was performed in all cases, among them, nonenhancement CT scan was also performed in 8 cases and coronal CT scan was performed in 2 cases. The main signs of palatal malignant tumors were as follows: (1) Masses in palate in 26 cases, thickened palatal soft tissue in 6 cases and destruction of palate bone in 8 cases. The lesions were located in soft palate in 22 cases, in hard palate in 4 cases, and in the junction region between soft and hard palate in 3 cases; (2) Other adjacent structures and organs were involved in 27 cases; (3) Lymph nodes of neck metastasis were demonstrated in 17 cases. CT is an excellent technique, which can show the gross pathologic features and the invasion pathway of palatine malignant tumors, and it can provide some important information for the relevant clinical treatment and prognosis.

CT Diagnosis of Rare Liver Tumors / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To evaluate the role of contrast enhanced CT (CECT) scanning in the diagnosis and treatment planning of some rare liver tumors. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the CECT imaging features of 10 cases with rare tumors of the liver proved by surgical pathology in 8 cases or by liver biopsy in 2 cases, with correlation of relevant clinical manifestations, laboratory results and surgical findings. Results Three cases were histopathologically proved to be benign, and 7 cases were malignant. On CT images, the liver lesions were mixed cystic solid in 5 cases, totally solid in the other 5. Eight cases demonstrated heterogeneous enhancement, while 2 cases of liver lymphoma had no enhancement. The anatomic relationship of tumors to intrahepatic vasculature, the compression and infiltration of neighboring abdominal structures were accurately delineated by CT as compared with findings at operation. Clinical manifestations and laboratory findings were not useful for the qualitative diagnosis of rare liver tumors, except for hepatocellular carcinoma. Conclusion CECT is very useful for the detection of rare liver tumors and the fine depiction of local extent of these tumors. When correlated with clinical and laboratory information, it helps to differentiate rare liver tumors from hepatocellular carcinoma. But its role in the characterization of rare liver tumors is limited.

MRI Diagnosis and Preoperative Assessment of Type Ⅰ Congenital Choledochocele and Its Complications / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To investigate the value of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for diagnosing typeⅠ congenital choledochocele and its complications. Methods The MR imaging data of 13 cases with proved typeⅠ congenital choledochocele associated with complications were retrospectively reviewed and compared with operative findings. MR imaging sequences included axial T2W and T1W plain scan, true-FISP coronal images, 2D-MRCP, and Gd-enhanced T1W images. Results All patients had cystic dilatation of the common bile ducts to various degrees. In 6 patients complicated with stone and infection, the bile duct showed uniform wall thickening with marked enhancement, and calculus were depicted within the duct lumen with dilatation of the proximal biliary duct. In 7 cases complicated with carcinoma of biliary duct, a polypoid soft tissue mass or nodule was seen inside the ductal lumen in 3 cases, or the duct wall was irregularly thickened in 4 patients. Six cases received curative operation, but one patient with extensive local infiltration, vascular encasement and lymphadenopathy had only palliative treatment. MR imaging observations were verified by surgery findings in all 13 patients. Conclusion MR imaging is very valuable not only in diagnosing typeⅠ congenital choledochocele, but also in revealing its complications.

Study of Correlation Between Liver Volume and Liver Reserve Function in Posthepatitic Cirrhosis Patients / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To explore the correlation between liver volume variation of posthepatitic cirrhosis patients and the severity of the disease. Methods One hundred and eleven patients with normal livers and 74 posthepatitic cirrhosis patients underwent volume CT scan. The relation between normal liver volume and body height, body weight and body surface area was studied by linear regression and correlation method, the standard liver volume equation was deduced. The change ratio of liver volume in cirrhotic patients was calculated and compared with Child classification. Results The mean normal liver volume of Chinese adults was (1 225.15?216.23) cm~3, there was a positive correlation between liver volume and body height, body weight 〔liver volume (cm~3)=12.712?body weight (kg)+450.44〕 and body surface area 〔liver volume (cm~3)=876.02?body surface area (m~2)-297.17〕. The mean liver volume of Child A, B and C patients were (1 077.77?347.01) cm~3, (1 016.35?348.60) cm~3 and (805.73?208.85) cm~3 respectively. The liver volume and liver volume index was significantly smaller in Child C patients than those in Child A and B patients (P

Gallbladder Carcinoma and Chronic Cholecytisis: Differential Diagnosis with Two-phase Spiral CT / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To investigate the features of gallbladder carcinoma in two-phase spiral CT, and to analysis the values of two-phase spiral CT for the differential diagnosis between gallbladder carcinoma and chronic cholecystitis. Methods The two-phase spiral CT manifestations of 30 cases of gallbladder carcinoma, proved by surgery and pathology, and 30 cases of chronic cholecystitis were analyzed. Results According to the CT findings, the gallbladder carcinoma was categorized into 3 types: intraluminal mass of gallbladder in 6 out of 30 (20.0%), thickening of the gallbladder wall in 11 (33.7%), and mass replacing the normal gallbladder in 13(43.4%). The most common enhancement patterns of the wall in gallbladder carcinoma were hyperattenuation during the arterial phase, while isoattenuation with the adjacent hepatic parenchyma during the venous phase; or hyperattenuation during both phases. The most common enhancement pattern of the wall in chronic cholecystitis was isoattenuation during both phases, with clear hypoattenuation linear shadow in the gallbladder fossa. Other ancillary features of gallbladder carcinomas included: infiltration of the adjacent parenchyma, local lymphadenopathy and intrahepatic metastasis. Conclusion Two-phase spiral CT scan can identify the features of the gallbladder carcinoma and is helpful for the differential diagnosis of these two different disease entities.

Value of Multi-Slice Computer Tomography in Diagnosis and Preoperative TNM Staging of Gastric Carcinoma / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To evaluate the value of plain and dual-phasic enhanced 16-slice CT in the diagnosis and preoperative TNM staging of the gastric carcinoma,and to discuss the relationship between image signs and pathologic findings.Methods Fifty-three cases of the gastric carcinoma confirmed histopathologically underwent 16-slice CT examination.The scan protocol included plain scanning,the arterial phase and portal venous phase scanning.The manifestation of the three series images and multiplanar reconstruction(MPR) images were analyzed.Results ①The accuracies of 16-slice CT for the T stage,the N stage and the M stage of the gastric carcinoma were 83.02%,80.00% and 92.45% respectively.②The overall accuracy of 16-slice CT for judging TNM stage was 84.91%.Conclusion The plain scan and dual phase enhanced scans of 16-slice CT,especially the thin slice and MPR with proper windows technique are helpful for the diagnosis of gastric carcinoma and the TNM stage,which is useful for the selection of the operative project and the therapy plan.

Roentgenographic and CT Findings of Paraquat Poisoning:An Analysis of 21 Cases / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To describe X-ray and CT findings of lung in paraquat poisoning.Methods CT and X-ray data of chest in 21 patients with paraquat poisoning were retrospectively analyzed.Results X-ray and CT findings of lung were varied with different time.≤7 d,there were mainly increase of lung marking in 17 cases,ground-grass attenuation in 14 cases and consolidation in 2 cases.7~14 d,increase of lung marking,consolidation and pulmonary fibrosis each could be seen in 4 cases,and 3 cases with ground-grass attenuation.≥14 d,there were pulmonary fibrosis in 4 cases,bronchiectasis in 3 cases,increase of lung marking in 2 cases.Conclusion Chest plain X-ray film and CT are of important value in observing the evolution,evaluating the prognosis and guiding the treatment project for the patients with paraquat poisoning.

Comparative Study in Differential Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Biliary Obstruction with MRI,US and CT / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To assess the value of MRI,US and CT in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant biliary obstruction.Methods The diagnostic efficiency of MRI and US in 86 cases (including 34 cases with CT) of benign and malignant biliary obstruction were compared using ROC curves . Results The differential diagnostic efficiency with MRI were significantly better than those with US and CT ( P

Analysis of Helical CT Findings of the Bronchial Stump or Anastomosis after Pulmonectomy for Central Bronchial Carcinoma / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To analyse the normal helical CT appearances of the bronchial stump or anastomosis after pulmonectomy for central bronchial carcinoma.Methods The available 110 contrast-enhanced spiral CT images in 55 patients undergone different surgical procedures for central bronchial carcinoma were evaluated retrospectively.Results The CT findings of bronchial anastomosis in shape appeared as smooth,concave and convex,sharp angle,obtuse angle,spininess,irregulated or short tube.The thickness of anastomosis was (3.26?1.46) mm.Conclusion Spiral CT can display the bronchial anastomosis clearly after pulmonectomy for central bronchial carcinoma.

CT Manifestations of Diffuse Axonal Injury:A Report of 56 Cases / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To make a further recongnizing of the manifestations of diffuse axonal injury (DAI)on CT images for the early accurate clinical diagnosis.Methods The CT image data and its correlated clinic features of 56 cases with diffuse axonal injury(44 male,12 female)were analyzed retrospectively.In this series,43 cases were caused by traffic accident,13 by falling from high place.Results 1. 44 cases had haemorrhage lesions(less than 2 cm in diameter)in brain parenchyma which were at the corticomedullary junction,corpus callosum,brain stem,basal ganglia,internal capsule.2. 41 cases had subarachnoid and/or intraventricular hemorrhage 3. 9 cases had acute generalized brain swelling 4. 5 cases were associated with epidural hematoma and 16 with subdural hematoma.Conclusion CT manifestation of DAI have some featrues,and can provide reliable evidence for accurate clinic diagnosis of DAI.

Diffusion-weighted MR imaging in functional study of kidney / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the value of diffusion-weighted MRI in the functional study of kidney.Methods Fifteen volunteers as control group and 32 patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD) were underwent DW MR imaging in a dehydrated state.In CKD group,12 cases were with normal serum creatinine(Scr) level(CKD group 1) and 20 cases with Scr increased in different level(CKD group 2).Apparent Diffusion Coefficient(ADC) value of each kidney of all groups was measured and compared of their relationships with clinical data.Results The ADC values of 15 volunteers in different b values(50,100,400) were(405.366?35.9639)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,(339.646?23.0594)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,and(254.532?13.6763)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,respectively.The ADC values of CKD group 1 were(336.622?12.879)?10~(5)mm~2/s,(308.142?20.998)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,and(211.398?14.604)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,respectively.And of CKD group 2 were(307.717?84.930)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,(265.415?57.754)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,and(201.672?26.411)?10~(-5)mm~2/s,respectively.The ADC values in CKD group were lower than those of the normal kidneys(t values compared between the control group and CKD group 1 were 9.720,5.190,11.093 separately,between the control group and CKD goup 2 were 6.533,7.382,10.864 separately in different b values,with all P values less than 0.05).In CKD group 2,it had been showed negtive correlation between the level of Scr and ADC values of kidney,with mean level of Scr of(828.490?699.350) ?mol/L,but this was confirmed of no statistical meanings(the coefficient correlation were(-0.272、)-0.283、-0.023 separately in different b values,with p values more than 0.05).For the creatinine clearance rate(Ccr),it showed a weak positive correlation with ADC values of CKD group 2(the coefficient correlation were 0.511、0.430、0.335 separately,with P values less than 0.05).Conclusion(Diffusion-weighted) MRI imaging and in vivo measurement of ADC values have the potential for use as a noninvasive means to explore the functional status of the kidney.

CT and MRI features of perineural tumor spreading along the trigeminal nerve in malignant head and neck tumors / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To study the imaging features regarding perineural spread of tumor along the trigeminal nerve in malignant head and neck tumors, investigate its usefulness in improving diagnostic accuracy and palnning for clinical treatment. Methods Images in 9 patients with clinical or radiological findings suggestive of perineural spread along trigeminal nerve were retrospectively studied. Results Among the 9 patients, 6 were adenoid cystic carcinoma of the hard palate (n=3), maxillary sinus (n=1), parotid gland (n=1) and buccal space (n=1), respectively. Two were nasopharyngeal carcinoma and 1 was squamous carcinoma of the maxillary sinus. Enlargement and fat effacement of greater palatine foramen and pterygopalatine fossa distant from primary diseases were seen in all the 3 patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the hard palate and 1 with squamous carcinoma of maxillary sinus, furthermore, enlargement of foramen ovale and invasion of meckal cave was seen in 1 case. Erosion of infraorbital foramen and enlargement of the pterygopalatine fossa was seen in 1 patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma of maxillary sinus. Enlargement of pterygopalsatine fossa and foramen rotundum and invasion of the Meckal cave were seen in 1 patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma of buccal space. Perineural spread along auriculotemporal nerve and intracranial invasion through foramen ovale were seen in 1 patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid gland. Enhancement of mandibular nerve was seen in 2 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Conclusion Perineural tumor spread along trigeminal nerve can be seen in malignant head and neck tumors, and knowledge of the anatomy of trigeminal nerve and its surrounding structures is important for correct diagnosis.

The HRCT Scan of Normal Middle-inner Ear / 实用放射学杂志

Objective　To study the scan technique that can completely demonstrate the structures of middle-inner ear.Methods　Ninety volunteers underwent 30° axial and 105° coronal HRCT scan.The manifestations of the ministructures of middle-inner ear were observed and their demonstration rate was calculated.The demonstration of different structures of middle-inner ear was evaluated and compared on HRCT.Results　(1)The scan planes of 30° axial and 105° coronal were correspondent to some structures of middle-inner ear and could completely demonstrate them.(2)30° axial and 105° coronal HRCT scan had their own advantages respectively in demonstrating the structures of middle-inner ear.Conclusion　The technique of 30° axial and 105° coronal HRCT scan of middle-inner ear is useful in demonstrating the structures,including the nerve,joint,ligament etc and the relationship among them.

Multi-slice CT Perfusion Study on Angiogenesis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Induced by Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1? / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To study the correlation between multi-slice CT perfusion imaging and angiogenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) induced by hypoxia inducible factor-1?(HIF-1?).Methods Multi-slice CT perfusion data were obtained in 34 cases of HCC and 11 cases of hepatic hemangioma identified by operation and pathology.Positive expression of HIF-1? and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) protein of the lesions in all cases and surrounding normal hepatic tissue were investigated with SP immunohistochemistry.Microvessel density(MVD) was determined by anti-CD34 immunostaining.The correlation between multi-slice CT perfusion data and positive expression of HIF-1?,VEGF and CD34 was investigated simultaneously.Results Hepatic arterial perfusion(HAP) and hepatic arterial perfusion index(HAI) in HCC were higher than that of hepatic hemangioma and surrounding normal hepatic tissue(P

The Value of Spiral CT Examination in Central Bronchial Carcinoma Post-operation / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To assess the usefulness of spiral CT examination in detecting the local recurrence and the metastatic lymph nodes of chest in the patients with post-pulmonectomy for central lung cancer.Methods The data of 110 contrast spiral CT of chest in 55 patientswith central bronchial carcinoma post-operation were retrospectively analysed.Results 12 person-time in 9 cases recurred in thebronchial stump or anastomose.The short diameter of lymph nodes in the thorax ≥1 cm was showed in 33 person-time of 26 cases,of them,14 cases was considered as metastasis in combination with the clinical data.Conclusion Spiral CT is the one of the best examination indetecting the post-operation recurrence in the patients with central bronchial carcinoma,but it is still of limitation in evaluating the nature of lymph nodes.