2001
Vascular and extravascular complications of liver transplantation: comprehensive evaluation with three-dimensional contrast-enhanced volumetric MR imaging and MR cholangiopancreatography.
Pandharipande P, Lee V, Morgan G, Teperman L, Krinsky G, Rofsky N, Roy M, Weinreb J. Vascular and extravascular complications of liver transplantation: comprehensive evaluation with three-dimensional contrast-enhanced volumetric MR imaging and MR cholangiopancreatography. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2001, 177: 1101-7. PMID: 11641180, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.177.5.1771101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnastomosis, SurgicalAngiography, Digital SubtractionCholangiographyCholestasis, ExtrahepaticCommon Bile Duct DiseasesFemaleHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedImaging, Three-DimensionalLiverLiver TransplantationMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsSensitivity and SpecificityVascular DiseasesConceptsDigital subtraction angiographyMR cholangiopancreatographyLiver transplantSubtraction angiographyMR imagingVolumetric MR imagingConsecutive adult patientsSubset of patientsHepatocellular carcinoma recurrenceMR angiography examinationsMR imaging examinationsBiliary complicationsDisease underestimationExtrahepatic complicationsLiver transplantationAbnormal findingsAdult patientsCarcinoma recurrenceMR imaging strategiesAngiography examinationsVascular diseaseImaging examinationsMost recipientsCholangiopancreatographySimultaneous vascularMR imaging as the sole preoperative imaging modality for right hepatectomy: a prospective study of living adult-to-adult liver donor candidates.
Lee V, Morgan G, Teperman L, John D, Diflo T, Pandharipande P, Berman P, Lavelle M, Krinsky G, Rofsky N, Schlossberg P, Weinreb J. MR imaging as the sole preoperative imaging modality for right hepatectomy: a prospective study of living adult-to-adult liver donor candidates. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2001, 176: 1475-82. PMID: 11373217, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.176.6.1761475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver donor candidatesSole preoperative imaging modalityPreoperative imaging modalitiesRight hepatectomyDonor candidatesExtrahepatic abnormalitiesConventional angiographyMR imagingPreoperative imaging testsRight lobe transplantationSuccessful right hepatectomyHepatic venous anatomyImaging modalitiesMR angiographic findingsIntrahepatic biliary anatomyBasis of MRMR imaging findingsMR imaging examinationsT2-weighted imagingMeasurements of rightFeasibility of MRCholangiography findingsAngiographic findingsHepatic arteryImaging findings
2000
Pelvic arteriovenous malformations: gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography findings
Candamio M, Lee V, Rofsky N, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Pelvic arteriovenous malformations: gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography findings. European Radiology 2000, 10: 1257-1260. PMID: 10939485, DOI: 10.1007/s003300000329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-enhanced phase-contrast MR imaging to measure renal artery velocity waveforms in patients with suspected renovascular hypertension.
Lee V, Rofsky N, Ton A, Johnson G, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-enhanced phase-contrast MR imaging to measure renal artery velocity waveforms in patients with suspected renovascular hypertension. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2000, 174: 499-508. PMID: 10658731, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.174.2.1740499.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Three-dimensional Gadolinium-enhanced MR Venographic Evaluation of Patency of Central Veins in the Thorax: Initial Experience
Shinde T, Lee V, Rofsky N, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Three-dimensional Gadolinium-enhanced MR Venographic Evaluation of Patency of Central Veins in the Thorax: Initial Experience. Radiology 1999, 213: 555-60. PMID: 10551241, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.213.2.r99nv27555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleGadoliniumHumansMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMaleMiddle AgedPhlebographyRetrospective StudiesThoraxConceptsVenographic findingsCentral veinMR venographyCatheter placementConventional venographyCentral venous catheter placementArteriovenous hemodialysis graftsHemodialysis catheter placementThoracic central veinsVenous access sitesMagnetic resonance venographyVenous access devicesVenous catheter placementMultiplanar reconstruction imagesVenographic evaluationFourth patientHemodialysis graftsRetrospective studyMedical recordsAccess siteIntravenous administrationThree-dimensional GadoliniumVenographyPatientsContrast materialAbdominal MR Imaging with a Volumetric Interpolated Breath-hold Examination1
Rofsky N, Lee V, Laub G, Pollack M, Krinsky G, Thomasson D, Ambrosino M, Weinreb J. Abdominal MR Imaging with a Volumetric Interpolated Breath-hold Examination1. Radiology 1999, 212: 876-84. PMID: 10478260, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.212.3.r99se34876.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSingle-Dose Breath-hold Gadolinium-enhanced Three-dimensional MR Angiography of the Renal Arteries
Lee V, Rofsky N, Krinsky G, Stemerman D, Weinreb J. Single-Dose Breath-hold Gadolinium-enhanced Three-dimensional MR Angiography of the Renal Arteries. Radiology 1999, 211: 69-78. PMID: 10189455, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.211.1.r99ap4869.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContrast MediaFemaleGadolinium DTPAHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMaleMiddle AgedRenal ArteryTime FactorsConceptsArterial enhancement ratioVenous enhancementRenal arteryTiming examinationContrast materialVascular enhancementMR angiographyBreath holdingContrast material administrationMagnetic resonance angiographyBreath-hold gadoliniumThree-dimensional magnetic resonance angiographyThree-dimensional MR angiographyRenal MR angiographyTest doseArterial enhancementResonance angiographyGadopentetate dimeglumineMaterial administrationAngiographyGradient-echo imagingEnhancement ratioSignificant differencesArteryAorta
1998
The effects of apnea on timing examinations for optimization of gadolinium-enhanced MRA of the thoracic aorta and arch vessels.
Krinsky G, Kaminer E, Lee V, Rofsky N, Weinreb J. The effects of apnea on timing examinations for optimization of gadolinium-enhanced MRA of the thoracic aorta and arch vessels. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1998, 22: 677-81. PMID: 9754096, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-199809000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of apneaThoracic aortaGadolinium-enhanced 3D MR angiographyMR angiographyFree breathingArch vesselsTiming examinationGadolinium-enhanced MR angiographyProximal neckIndividual patientsArterial enhancementApneaBranch vesselsGadolinium contrast agentCirculation timePatientsVenous enhancementRespiratory patternLow dosesBreathingAortaAxial imagesMR angiogramsSignificant differencesExamination
1997
Peripheral vascular disease evaluated with reduced-dose gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography.
Rofsky N, Johnson G, Adelman M, Rosen R, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Peripheral vascular disease evaluated with reduced-dose gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography. Radiology 1997, 205: 163-9. PMID: 9314979, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.205.1.9314979.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral vascular diseaseGadolinium-enhanced MR angiographyDigital subtraction angiographyVascular diseaseMR angiographyGadopentetate dimeglumineLower extremity peripheral vascular diseasePeripheral vascular areasExtent of diseaseMR angiography findingsGadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiographyConventional digital subtraction angiographyStandard of referenceAngiography findingsMost patientsLess stenosisTreatment optionsLower extremitiesDSA findingsVascular areaAngiographyAnatomic segmentsAnatomic areasContrast materialGadolinium-enhanced body MR venography with subtraction technique.
Lebowitz J, Rofsky N, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Gadolinium-enhanced body MR venography with subtraction technique. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1997, 169: 755-8. PMID: 9275892, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.169.3.9275892.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSuppression of venous signal in time-of-flight MR angiography of the lower extremities after administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine.
Rofsky N, Purdy D, Johnson G, DeCorato D, Earls J, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Suppression of venous signal in time-of-flight MR angiography of the lower extremities after administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine. Radiology 1997, 202: 177-82. PMID: 8988209, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.202.1.8988209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGadopentetate dimeglumineLower extremitiesMR angiographyPeripheral vascular diseaseVenous signalDistal lower extremityMR angiogramsGadopentetate dimeglumine administrationStudent's t-testFlight MR angiographyAdult patientsAngiography timeVascular diseaseFlight MR angiogramsGradient echo sequenceAdministrationDimegluminePatientsAngiographyT-testAngiogramsExtremitiesMuscle tissueVenous suppressionImaging sectionsThoracic aorta: comparison of gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography with conventional MR imaging.
Krinsky G, Rofsky N, DeCorato D, Weinreb J, Earls J, Flyer M, Galloway A, Colvin S. Thoracic aorta: comparison of gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography with conventional MR imaging. Radiology 1997, 202: 183-93. PMID: 8988210, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.202.1.8988210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAorta, ThoracicAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic CoarctationAortic DiseasesAortic DissectionContrast MediaDrug CombinationsFemaleGadoliniumGadolinium DTPAHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedInfant, NewbornMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMeglumineMiddle AgedOrganometallic CompoundsPentetic AcidRetrospective StudiesConceptsThoracic aortic diseaseThree-dimensional MR angiographyConventional MR imagingMR angiographyIntramural hematomaAortic dissectionAortic diseaseVessel diseaseMR imagingFindings of surgeryChronic aortic dissectionThoracic MR imagingComparison of gadoliniumMagnetic resonance angiographyThree-dimensional magnetic resonance angiographyDiagnosis of aneurysmConsecutive patientsAngiographyResonance angiographyMR examinationsGadopentetate dimeglumineReader B.DiseaseGradient echo sequenceConventional MR
1996
Breath-hold single-dose gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR aortography: usefulness of a timing examination and MR power injector.
Earls J, Rofsky N, DeCorato D, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Breath-hold single-dose gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR aortography: usefulness of a timing examination and MR power injector. Radiology 1996, 201: 705-10. PMID: 8939219, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.201.3.8939219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography of acquired arch vessel disease.
Krinsky G, Rofsky N, Flyer M, Giangola G, Maya M, DeCoroto D, Earls J, Weinreb J. Gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography of acquired arch vessel disease. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1996, 167: 981-7. PMID: 8819398, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.167.4.8819398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsymmetric signal intensity of the renal collecting systems as a sign of unilateral renal artery stenosis following administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine.
Walsh P, Rofsky N, Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Asymmetric signal intensity of the renal collecting systems as a sign of unilateral renal artery stenosis following administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1996, 20: 812-4. PMID: 8797919, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-199609000-00025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography of the thoracoabdominal aorta
Krinsky G, Weinreb J. Gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional MR angiography of the thoracoabdominal aorta. Seminars In Ultrasound CT And MRI 1996, 17: 280-303. PMID: 8858769, DOI: 10.1016/s0887-2171(96)90017-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAorta, AbdominalAorta, ThoracicElectrocardiographyGadoliniumHumansMagnetic Resonance AngiographyRadiographyRespirationVascular DiseasesConceptsTurbulent flowIntravoxel phase dispersionNoise ratioSaturation effectsStagnant flowGood spatial resolutionPhase dispersionEase of implementationSpatial resolutionSignal lossFlight imagingFlowImproved hardwarePhased-array coilTOF techniqueHigh signalStrong gradientsImage degradationSignal enhancementExcellent image qualityUltrashort timeInplaneImage qualityTwo-dimensional timeHigh-resolution matrix