128-Slice Acceletated-Pitch Dual Energy CT Angiography of the Head and Neck: Comparison of Different Low Contrast Medium Volumes

Background

Our study aims to evaluate the image quality and feasibility of 128-slice dual-energy CTA (DE-CTA) for supra-aortic arteries using reduced amounts of contrast medium (CM).

Methods

A prospective study was performed in 54 patients receiving CTA of the head and neck with a 128-slice dual-source CT system. Patients were randomized into two groups with a volume of either 40 mL of CM (Group I) or 50 mL of CM (Group II). Arterial and venous enhancements were recorded for quantitative assessment. Qualitative assessments for images without bone removal (BR) were based on a) the visualization of the circle of Willis and b) streak artifacts due to residual CM in the subclavian or internal jugular veins ipsilateral to injection of CM. Qualitative assessment of dual-energy images using BR was based on the presence of bone remnants and vessel integrity. Quantitative data was compared using the Student t test. The χ² test was used for the qualitative measurements of streak artifacts in veins while the Mann-Whitney U test was used for the qualitative measurements of images with BR.

Results

Arterial and venous attenuation was significantly higher in Group II (P=0.000). Image quality regarding the circle of Willis was excellent in both groups (3.90±0.30 for Group I and 4.00±0 for Group II) . Imaging of the internal jugular veins was scored higher in Group I (1.87±0.72) compared with Group II (1.48±0.51) (P=0.021). Within Group I using BR, mean scores for bone remnants did not differ significantly (P>0.05) but mean scores of vessel integrity (P<0.05) did.

Conclusions

Contrast-enhanced head and neck CTA is feasible using a scan protocol with low amounts of contrast medium (40 mL) on a 128-slice dual-energy CTA. The 40-mL protocol provides satisfactory image quality before and after dual-energy bone-removal post-processing.     

多层螺旋CT Flash Spiral模式老年冠状动脉成像的图像质量及影响因素分析

目的:探讨老年多层螺旋CT Flash Spiral模式和Spiral模式的冠状动脉动脉成像质量及其影响因素。方法:选择我院2010年1月~2012年12月行多层螺旋CT冠状动脉成像老年患者186例,根据心率和心律将患者分为两组:A组98例行Flash Spiral模式扫描;B组88例行Spiral模式扫描,对两组扫描的冠状动脉分别做图像后处理。比较两组患者的一般情况、图像质量评分及辐射剂量,并统计分析心率变异性对图像质量的影响。结果:两组患者在年龄、性别构成、体重指数(BMI)、钙化积分方面差异无统计学意义(均P0.05);在心率、心率变异性方面,A组明显低于B组,差异有统计学意义(均P0.05);两组患者图像质量评分、图像噪声及对比信噪比(CNR)相比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P0.05);不可诊断节段基于血管节段评价A组和B组分别为1.98%和2.21%,基于患者评价分别为8.16%和6.82%,差异无统计学意义(均P0.05);A组扫描时间、容积CT剂量指数(CTDIvol)、剂量长度乘积(DLP)、单位有效剂量(ED)小于B组,差异有统计学意义(均P0.05);心率变异性10次/min患者冠状动脉图像质量明显低于心率变异性5~10次/min和≤5次/min(P0.05)。结论:采用多层螺旋CT Flash Spiral模式扫描老年冠状动脉成像质量与Spiral模式接近,但有效辐射剂量明显减少。心率变异性是影响老年患者Flash Spiral模式扫描图像质量的重要因素。     

128层螺旋CT在透析患者上肢CT血管成像中的临床应用价值

目的：研究128层螺旋CT在透析患者上肢CT血管成像中的临床应用价值。方法：回顾性分析30例患者的64层CT图像（64层组）与39例患者128层CT图像（128层组）,对扫描数据进行三维重建后比较两组患者的动脉分支级别、血管边缘、静脉干扰评分及瘘口显示情况的差异。结果：128层组前臂与手部动脉分支级别显示评分高于64层组,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）;128层组肩部、上臂及前臂的血管边缘光滑度显示评分高于64层组,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。结论：128层螺旋CT在透析患者上肢血管成像中血管、内瘘口以及流入流出道等细节方面显示效果更理想。     

128 层螺旋CT在透析患者上肢CT血管成像中的临床应用价值

目的：研究128 层螺旋CT 在透析患者上肢CT 血管成像中的临床应用价值。方法：回顾性分析30 例患者的64 层CT 图像 （64 层组）与39 例患者128 层CT 图像（128 层组）,对扫描数据进行三维重建后比较两组患者的动脉分支级别、血管边缘、静脉干 扰评分及瘘口显示情况的差异。结果：128 层组前臂与手部动脉分支级别显示评分高于64 层组,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）;128 层组肩部、上臂及前臂的血管边缘光滑度显示评分高于64 层组,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。结论：128 层螺旋CT 在透析患者上 肢血管成像中血管、内瘘口以及流入流出道等细节方面显示效果更理想。     

Clinical Study of the Role of 64-Slice CT Cerebra Angiography in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

The objective of this study is to assess the clinical role of computed tomography angiography (CTA) in determining the etiology of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (ASAH) and selecting the treatment options. A total of 452 patients with ASAH underwent a 64-slice CTA examination to determine the etiology and select the treatment strategies. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) or clipping operation confirmed the detection from the CTA. The CTA results of 452 patients with ASAH were confirmed through the DSA or clipping operation and the CTA results of 451 cases were consistent with what were seen during the DSA or clipping operation. The treatment choices for 451 patients (99.8 %) were based on the CTA results. A total of 90 cases (19.9 %) underwent endovascular embolization and 362 cases (80.1 %) underwent clipping operation. The other one patient underwent endovascular embolization after the DSA examination due to insufficient information from the CTA. Also, there was one patient who was misdiagnosed in the CTA. In conclusion, a 64-slice CTA can accurately detect intracranial aneurysms and is helpful in choosing the best treatment option.     

CT血管成像后处理技术在肠系膜血管栓塞诊断中的应用

目的探讨CT血管成像（CT Angiography,CTA）后处理技术在肠系膜血管栓塞诊断中的应用价值。方法50例肠系膜血管栓塞患者,均行螺旋CT增强扫描,原始数据采用多平面重组（MPR）、容积成像（VR）和最大密度投影（MIP）方法进行后处理,观察其对明确诊断所起的作用。结果MPR、VR和MIP方法均能显示病变,以MPR显示率最高,结合3种方法可以获得明确诊断。结论CTA能够明确肠系膜血管栓塞的诊断,MPR进行图像后处理的价值最大。     

血管超声与64排螺旋CT血管造影在评价颈动脉狭窄中的对比研究

目的:比较血管超声与64排螺旋CT血管造影(CTA)对颈动脉狭窄的诊断价值。方法:选取2014年12月到2015年12月我院收治的疑似颈动脉狭窄患者70例(278节段),所有患者入院1周内均行血管超声、64排螺旋CTA检查,以数字减影血管造影(DSA)为金标准,比较血管超声与64排螺旋CTA对颈动脉狭窄诊断的符合率、特异度和灵敏度。结果:血管超声和64排螺旋CTA对不同程度颈动脉狭窄诊断的符合率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P0.05);血管超声和64排螺旋CTA对颈动脉狭窄诊断的灵敏度和特异度分别为87.28%、85.71%和85.55%、90.48%,比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:血管超声和64排螺旋CTA对颈动脉狭窄均具有较高的诊断价值。     

复杂型先天性心脏病诊断：低剂量大螺距双源CT 成像与超声心动图的对比研究

目的:探讨和比较双源CT和超声心动图对于复杂型先天性心脏病的诊断价值。方法:入选先心病患者47例,均使用SOMA TOM Flash CT扫描仪和超声心动图行心血管检查。所有入选患者均由外科手术或心血管造影证实。比较双源CT与超声心动图的诊断准确率。结果:经手术或心血管造影证实心内结构异常共38处,双源CT诊断34处,诊断准确率89.47%,超声心动图诊断37处,诊断准确率97.37%。两种方法比较无统计学差异;证实心外结构异常69处,双源CT诊断66处,诊断准确率95.65%,超声心电图诊断56处,诊断准确率85.51%,双源CT诊断准确率高于超声心动图(X2=7.07,P=0.008)。结论:双源CT诊断心外结构异常的诊断准确率高于超声心动图,两者结合有利于全面、准确的诊断复杂型先天性心脏病。     

Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Outcomes of ECG-Gated,Whole Chest CT in the Emergency Department

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy and one year prognosis of whole chest, “multiple rule out” CT for coronary artery disease (CAD) in Emergency Department patients.

Methods and Findings

One hundred and two Emergency Department patients at low to intermediate risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), pulmonary embolism and/or acute aortic syndrome underwent a research 64 channel ECG-gated, whole chest CT and a standard of care evaluation. Patients were classified with obstructive CAD with either a coronary CT stenosis greater than 50% or a non-evaluable coronary segment. SOC and 3 month follow up data were used to determine an adjudicated clinical diagnosis. The diagnostic ability of obstructive CAD on CT to identify clinical diagnoses was determined. Patients were followed up for 1 year for cardiac events. Seven (7%) patients were diagnosed with ACS. CT sensitivity to detect obstructive CAD in ACS patients was 100% (95% CI 65%, 100%), negative predictive value 100% (96%, 100%), specificity 88% (80%, 94%), and positive predictive value 39% (17%, 64%). Pulmonary embolism and acute aortic syndrome were not identified in any patients. No cardiac events occurred in patients without obstructive CAD over 1 year.

Conclusions

Whole chest CT has high sensitivity and negative predictive value for ACS with excellent one year prognosis in patients without obstructive CAD on CT. The frequency of pulmonary embolism or acute aortic syndrome and the higher radiation dose suggest whole chest CT should be limited to select patients.ClinicalTrials.org #: {"type":"clinical-trial","attrs":{"text":"NCT00855231","term_id":"NCT00855231"}}NCT00855231     

128层螺旋CT肺动脉造影对急性肺栓塞患者栓塞程度和右心功能的评估价值研究

目的:探讨128层螺旋CT肺动脉造影(CTPA)对急性肺栓塞(APE)患者栓塞程度和右心功能的评估价值。方法:选取2016年7月到2018年6月期间在我院行CTPA检查确诊并接受治疗的APE患者100例记为观察组,根据观察组患者的病情将其分为高危组(57例)和非高危组(43例),同时根据观察组患者肺栓塞部位及预后将患者分为中心肺栓塞死亡组(8例)、中心肺栓塞存活组(38例)、周围肺栓塞组(54例)。另选择同期于我院进行CTPA检查的无肺栓塞患者50例记为对照组。记录所有患者的右心功能参数[右心室短轴最大径(RVMSA)、左心室短轴最大径(LVMSA)以及二者的比值(RV:LV)],计算APE患者的CT肺动脉阻塞指数,并分析APE患者CT肺动脉阻塞指数与右心功能指标的相关性。结果:观察组的RVMSA、RV:LV均明显高于对照组(P0.05),高危组的CT肺动脉阻塞指数、RVMSA、RV:LV均明显高于非高危组(P0.05)。中心肺栓塞死亡组的CT肺动脉阻塞指数、RVMSA、RV:LV均明显高于中心肺栓塞存活组和周围肺栓塞组,中心肺栓塞存活组的CT肺动脉阻塞指数、RVMSA、RV:LV均明显高于周围肺栓塞组(P0.05)。经Pearson相关分析显示,APE患者CT肺动脉阻塞指数与RVMSA、RV:LV均呈正相关(P0.05),与LVMSA无明显的相关性(P0.05)。结论:CTPA检查可有效评估APE患者的栓塞程度和右心功能,且栓塞程度与右心功能存在相关性,CTPA检查有助于APE患者的诊断和病情评估。     

A Prospective,Observational Study on the Application of Ultra-Wide-Field Angiography in the Evaluation and Management of Patients with Anterior Uveitis

Purpose

Evaluation of peripheral retinal vascular changes in anterior uveitis using ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography.

Design

A prospective, observational study of a case series of patients diagnosed with anterior uveitis.

Methods

Setting: Clinical observation at an academic medical center. Patient or Study Population: A total of 65 eyes of 33 patients corresponded with the research criteria of anterior uveitis in the opinion of specialists of Peking University First Hospital. Observation Procedures: Patients were diagnosed primarily through clinical examinations and conventional fluorescein angiography. Subsequently, ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiograms were obtained for each patient. Main Outcome Measures: The main outcome was the detection of peripheral retinal changes by ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography, and how these changes influenced the evaluation and management of the disease.

Results

Peripheral vessel leakage was detected in 27 eyes (42%) with anterior uveitis, of which 15 eyes displayed active inflammation and 12 eyes displayed inactive inflammation. Peripheral vessel leakage was found in seven of eight eyes with cystoid macular edema. Cystoid macular edema was detected in 7 of 27 eyes (26%) with peripheral vessel leakage, whereas 1 of 38 eyes (3%) did not display peripheral vessel leakage (p<0.01). 44.4% of the patients with peripheral vessel leakage had a specific etiology. The relevant treatment strategies were modified based on the results of the ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography. 12 patients with peripheral vessel leakage and a quiescent anterior segment were added to those receiving topical glucocorticoids, while 3 patients with serious peripheral vessel leakage and an active anterior segment received a sub-Tenon injection of triamcinolone acetonide.

Conclusions

Ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography was very effective in detecting peripheral retinal vascular pathology in anterior uveitis. The changes found in the periphery were important in the evaluation and management of anterior uveitis.     

256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像联合血清Hcy、NT-proBNP诊断冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病的价值分析

摘要 目的：探讨256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像联合血清同型半胱氨酸（Hcy）、氨基末端B型钠尿肽原（NT-proBNP）诊断冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病（冠心病）的临床价值。方法：选取我院2018年1月～2021年12月期间收治的102例冠心病患者作为研究组,另取同期健康体检者100例作为对照组。分别比较两组256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像阳性率及成像特征,检测并对比两组血清Hcy、NT-proBNP水平。采用受试者工作特征（ROC）曲线分析256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像联合血清Hcy、NT-proBNP诊断冠心病的效能。结果：研究组256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像阳性率高于对照组,且轻度、中度以及重度狭窄人数占比均高于对照组（P＜0.05）。研究组91例阳性患者中73例为右优势型冠状动脉,3例为左优势型冠状动脉,15例为均势型冠状动脉;32例为单支病变,50例为双支病变,9例为多支病变;17处位于右冠状动脉,5处位于左主干,38处位于左前降支,31处位于左旋支。研究组血清Hcy、NT-proBNP水平均明显高于对照组（P＜0.05）。ROC曲线分析结果显示：256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像联合血清Hcy、NT-proBNP诊断冠心病的曲线下面积为0.863,高于上述三项单独检测的0.673、0.649、0.655。结论：256排螺旋CT冠状动脉成像联合血清Hcy、NT-proBNP可有效提高冠心病的诊断效能。     

多层螺旋CT在诊断小儿急性阑尾炎中的应用

目的:探讨多层螺旋CT对小儿急性阑尾炎的诊断价值。方法:回顾分析经临床手术病理证实的53例小儿急性阑尾炎的CT表现特点。所有患儿均行多排CT横断面扫描及MPVR重建。结果:53例中,单纯性阑尾炎2例;急性化脓性阑尾炎伴周围炎4例,其中1例合并紫癜;急性化脓性阑尾炎伴穿孔33例,其中1例合并回肠末端美克尔憩室;坏疽性阑尾炎伴穿孔6例;阑尾脓肿8例。CT平扫以及MPVR重建显示阑尾肿大、增粗(直径大于6mm)30例,阑尾内粪石27例,阑尾周围蜂窝织炎23例,阑尾周围脓肿8例,大量腹水6例。结论:多层螺旋CT扫描及重建技术能为小儿阑尾炎的诊断提供有力依据,提高临床术前诊断能力。     

头颅CT、头颅MRI 在结核性脑膜炎诊断中应用

结核性脑膜炎是中枢神经系统感染性疾病中常见病,且致死率、致残率都很高.结核性脑膜炎的临床表现具有非特异性性,因此临床上容易引起误诊、漏诊.目前结核性脑膜炎的诊断主要是依据临床资料,脑脊液检查、生化及病原学和影像学检查等综合诊断方法.早期诊断及治疗和结核性脑膜炎的预后有着密切的关系,提高早期诊断是改善结核性脑膜炎顸后关键.头颅CT、头颅MR在结核性脑膜炎诊断中有着重要的作用,对结核性脑膜炎的诊断可提供重要的价值.本文就头颅CT及头颅MR在结核性脑膜炎中的作用做一综述.     

血清CRP与PCT在儿童血液细菌感染诊断中的临床应用

目的:研究血清C-反应蛋白(CRP)与降钙素原(PCT)在儿童血液细菌感染诊断中的价值,为临床诊疗提供依据。方法:选取2012年1月到2016年1月我院收治的血液细菌感染患儿84例为研究组,另选取同期健康体检儿童106例为对照组。检测两组儿童血清CRP和PCT水平,并观察血清CRP和PCT的阳性预测值、阴性预测值、灵敏度和特异度。结果:研究组血清CRP、PCT水平和阳性率均显著高于对照组,比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);血清PCT诊断的特异度、灵敏度、阴性预测值和阳性预测值分别为84.91%、92.86%、93.75%、82.98%,均分别显著高于血清CRP的67.92%、50.00%、63.16%、55.26%,比较差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:血清CRP和PCT对儿童血液细菌感染均具有一定诊断价值,但是血清PCT的诊断效能更高。     

64排螺旋CTA在下肢动脉闭塞及狭窄性病变中应用价值

目的：评价64排螺旋CT血管造影在下肢动脉闭塞性及狭窄性病变中应用价值。方法：采用美国GE公司生产LightSpeed VCT对52例患者进行下肢血管造影检查。扫描层厚0．625mm,管电压120KV、管电流130．205mAs,扫描时间约为10秒。图像后处理技术多采用VR、M1P、MPR、cMPR,图像分析密切结合原始轴位图像。结果：67支血管未见明确病变,CTA显示狭窄血管共77支,5支血管闭塞;狭窄≥50％,≤75％共21支;狭窄≤50％共51支。结论：64排CTA图像在发现闭塞远端血管方面优于DSA,可以清晰显示闭塞远端侧枝供血血管。随着64排螺旋CT临床广泛应用,在下肢血管疾病诊断方面的优势会得到长足发展。     

64 排螺旋CTA 在下肢动脉闭塞及狭窄性病变中应用价值

目的:评价64排螺旋CT血管造影在下肢动脉闭塞性及狭窄性病变中应用价值。方法:采用美国GE公司生产LightSpeedVCT对52例患者进行下肢血管造影检查。扫描层厚0.625 mm,管电压120 KV、管电流130-205 mAs,扫描时间约为10秒。图像后处理技术多采用VR、MIP、MPR、cMPR,图像分析密切结合原始轴位图像。结果:67支血管未见明确病变,CTA显示狭窄血管共77支,5支血管闭塞;狭窄≥50%,≤75%共21支;狭窄≤50%共51支。结论:64排CTA图像在发现闭塞远端血管方面优于DSA,可以清晰显示闭塞远端侧枝供血血管。随着64排螺旋CT临床广泛应用,在下肢血管疾病诊断方面的优势会得到长足发展。     

128排CT对股骨头置换术后下肢深静脉血栓形成的诊断价值分析

摘要 目的：探讨与分析128排电子计算机断层扫描(Computed Tomography,CT)对股骨头置换术后下肢深静脉血栓形成的诊断价值。方法：2015年1月到2020年7月选择在本院诊治的股骨头置换术后疑似下肢静脉血栓形成患者78例作为研究对象,所有患者都给予128排CT检查,记录影像学特征并判断诊断价值,分析下肢深静脉血栓形成的影响因素。结果：在78例患者中,128排CT判断图像优69例,良9例,优良率为100.0 %。静脉造影判定为术后发生下肢深静脉血栓形成11例(DVT组),发生率为14.1 %,检出病变血管45支。二分类多因素Logistic回归分析显示术中出血量、手术时间、使用激素、年龄是导致股骨头置换术后下肢深静脉血栓形成的重要因素(P<0.05)。DVT组的血容量(cerebral blood volume,BV)与达峰时间(time to peak,TTP)值高于非DVT组(P<0.05),血流量(blood flow, BF)与平均通过时间(mean transit time,MTT)值低于非DVT组(P<0.05)。DVT组的血管狭窄评分低于非DVT组(P<0.05)。128排CT对股骨头置换术后下肢深静脉血栓形成的诊断敏感性与特异性为100.0 %和97.0 %。结论：术中出血量、手术时间、使用激素、年龄是导致股骨头置换术后下肢深静脉血栓形成的重要因素,128排CT能有效检出下肢深静脉血栓形成情况,具有方便、快捷、无创的特点,可为临床诊治提供可靠依据。