High-resolution metal artifact reduction MR imaging of the lumbosacral plexus in patients with metallic implants
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-017-2630-9
Abstract: ObjectiveTo assess the quality and accuracy of metal artifact reduction sequence (MARS) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of lumbosacral neuropathies in patients with metallic implants in the pelvis.Materials and methodsTwenty-two subjects with lumbosacral… read more here.
Keywords: mars mri; patients metallic; metal artifact; artifact reduction ... See more keywords
Metallic implants and CT artefacts in the CTV area: Where are we in 2020?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2020.06.022
Abstract: Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the main modalities of cancer treatment worldwide with computed tomography (CT), as the most commonly used imaging method for treatment planning system (TPS). Image reconstruction errors may greatly affect… read more here.
Keywords: artefacts ctv; area 2020; area; ctv area ... See more keywords
Osseointegrated Metallic Implants for Finger Amputees: A Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13296
Abstract: Digital trauma amputations and digital agenesis strongly affect the functionality and aesthetic appearance of the hand. Autologous reconstruction is the gold standard of treatment. Unfortunately, microsurgical options and transplantation procedures are not possible for patients… read more here.
Keywords: osseointegrated metallic; implants finger; finger; finger amputees ... See more keywords
Metal artifact reduction by monoenergetic extrapolation of dual-energy CT in patients with metallic implants
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499019851176
Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study is to assess artifact reduction and image quality using dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) and metal artifact reduction techniques in patients with metallic implants. Methods: Forty patients with metallic implants,… read more here.
Keywords: patients metallic; monoenergetic extrapolation; dect; artifact reduction ... See more keywords
The choice of region of interest after spinal procedures alters bone mineral density measurements
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285898
Abstract: Purpose Vertebrae affected by artifacts, such as metallic implants or bone cement, should be excluded when measuring the spine bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Exclusion may be performed using two methods:… read more here.
Keywords: metallic implants; affected vertebrae; bone mineral; roi ... See more keywords
Metallic Implants Used in Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15103650
Abstract: Over the last decade, pedicle fixation systems have evolved and modifications in spinal fusion techniques have been developed to increase fusion rates and improve clinical outcomes after lumbar interbody fusion (LIF). Regarding materials used for… read more here.
Keywords: interbody fusion; fusion; implants used; lumbar interbody ... See more keywords