F Frauscher

Summary

Affiliation: University of Innsbruck
Country: Austria

Publications

  1. ncbi Gray scale and color Doppler sonography with extended field of view technique for the diagnostic evaluation of anterior urethral strictures
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 177:992-6; discussion 997. 2007
  2. ncbi Small renal masses: the value of contrast-enhanced colour Doppler imaging
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Uroradiology Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 99:579-85. 2007
  3. ncbi Value of magnetic resonance imaging in prostate cancer diagnosis
    Friedrich Aigner
    Department of Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    World J Urol 25:351-9. 2007
  4. ncbi Adult stem cell therapy of female stress urinary incontinence
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 53:169-75. 2008
  5. ncbi [Ultrasound contrast agents and prostate cancer]
    F Frauscher
    Klinik für Radiodiagnostik II, Medizinische Universitat Innsbruck
    Radiologe 45:544-51. 2005
  6. ncbi [The value of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer]
    F Frauscher
    Abteilung für Radiodiagnostik II, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik Innsbruck, Austria
    Radiologe 43:455-63. 2003
  7. ncbi Prostate ultrasound--for urologists only?
    Ferdinand Frauscher
    Department of Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Cancer Imaging 5:S76-82. 2005
  8. ncbi US findings in the scrotum of extreme mountain bikers
    F Frauscher
    Department of Radiology II, University Hospital Innsbruck, Austria
    Radiology 219:427-31. 2001
  9. ncbi Comparison of contrast enhanced color Doppler targeted biopsy to conventional systematic biopsy: impact on Gleason score
    M Mitterberger
    Departments of Urology and Radiology 2, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 178:464-8; discussion 468. 2007
  10. ncbi Transurethral ultrasonography-guided injection of adult autologous stem cells versus transurethral endoscopic injection of collagen in treatment of urinary incontinence
    H Strasser
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    World J Urol 25:385-92. 2007

Detail Information

Publications76

  1. ncbi Gray scale and color Doppler sonography with extended field of view technique for the diagnostic evaluation of anterior urethral strictures
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 177:992-6; discussion 997. 2007
    ..We compared the clinical relevance of radio urethrography with that of sonourethrography for evaluating male urethral strictures...
  2. ncbi Small renal masses: the value of contrast-enhanced colour Doppler imaging
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Uroradiology Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 99:579-85. 2007
    ..To assess the value of a microbubble-based ultrasonographic contrast agent for enhancing blood vessels in colour Doppler imaging (CDI) of small renal masses...
  3. ncbi Value of magnetic resonance imaging in prostate cancer diagnosis
    Friedrich Aigner
    Department of Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    World J Urol 25:351-9. 2007
    ..Although, MRI of the prostate seems to be useful, nevertheless this method remains expensive and lacks availability regarding the oncoming requirements...
  4. ncbi Adult stem cell therapy of female stress urinary incontinence
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 53:169-75. 2008
    ..To investigate the efficacy of transurethral ultrasound (TUUS)-guided injections of autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts in women with incontinence...
  5. ncbi [Ultrasound contrast agents and prostate cancer]
    F Frauscher
    Klinik für Radiodiagnostik II, Medizinische Universitat Innsbruck
    Radiologe 45:544-51. 2005
    ..Introduction of ultrasound contrast agents ("echo signal enhancers") significantly increased the diagnostic potential of this method, making it possible to visualize tumor vascularization...
  6. ncbi [The value of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer]
    F Frauscher
    Abteilung für Radiodiagnostik II, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik Innsbruck, Austria
    Radiologe 43:455-63. 2003
    ..However, future clinical trials will be needed to determine the promise of contrast-enhanced US of the prostate evolves into clinical application...
  7. ncbi Prostate ultrasound--for urologists only?
    Ferdinand Frauscher
    Department of Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Cancer Imaging 5:S76-82. 2005
    ..However, future clinical trials will be needed to determine if the promise of these new US advances of the prostate evolves into clinical application...
  8. ncbi US findings in the scrotum of extreme mountain bikers
    F Frauscher
    Department of Radiology II, University Hospital Innsbruck, Austria
    Radiology 219:427-31. 2001
    ..To sonographically investigate whether mountain bikers have a higher prevalence of scrotal abnormalities compared with that in nonbikers...
  9. ncbi Comparison of contrast enhanced color Doppler targeted biopsy to conventional systematic biopsy: impact on Gleason score
    M Mitterberger
    Departments of Urology and Radiology 2, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 178:464-8; discussion 468. 2007
    ..This prospective randomized study compares ultrasound systematic biopsy vs contrast enhanced color Doppler targeted biopsy for the impact on Gleason score findings...
  10. ncbi Transurethral ultrasonography-guided injection of adult autologous stem cells versus transurethral endoscopic injection of collagen in treatment of urinary incontinence
    H Strasser
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    World J Urol 25:385-92. 2007
    ..The present clinical results demonstrate that, in contrast to injections of collagen, urinary incontinence can be treated effectively with ultrasonography-guided injections of autologous myo- and fibroblasts...
  11. ncbi Vascular damage induced by type 2 diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia
    A P Berger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Diabetologia 48:784-9. 2005
    ....
  12. ncbi Isolated right-sided varicocele as a salvage pathway for portal hypertension
    G M Pinggera
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
    Int J Clin Pract 59:740-2. 2005
    ..In such cases, standard approaches to infertility treatment are fruitless...
  13. ncbi [Transrectal three dimensional sonography. Techniques and indications]
    H Strasser
    Universitatsklinik fur Urologie, Medizinische Universitat Innsbruck
    Urologe A 43:1371-6. 2004
    ..This technique can be used to place needles as well as implants in the lower urinary tract. Generally, 3-D transrectal ultrasound offers new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities...
  14. ncbi Importance of the renal resistive index in children suffering from vesicoureteral reflux
    C Radmayr
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 36:75-9. 1999
    ..in our study, we wanted to assess changes and values of the renal resistive index (RI) in children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) using color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) techniques...
  15. ncbi [Diagnosis of climbing related overuse injuries]
    A Klauser
    Universitatsklinik fur Radiodiagnostik, Radiologie II, Universitat Innsbruck, Germany
    Radiologe 42:788-98. 2002
    ..Imaging modalities have shown to be capable for detection of climbing related injuries. An overview about the current use of x-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in different climbing related overuse injuries is presented...
  16. ncbi [Value of high-resolution ultrasound in the evaluation of finger injuries in extreme sport climbers]
    A Klauser
    Universitatsklinik fur Radiodiagnostik, Universitatsklinik Innsbruck, Austria
    Ultraschall Med 21:73-8. 2000
    ..To determine the value of high-resolution ultrasound in the evaluation of finger injuries and changes due to strain in the fingers of extreme rock climbers...
  17. ncbi Reconstruction of the lower urinary tract using autologous muscle transfer and cell seeding: current status and future perspectives
    A Stenzl
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck Medical Center, Austria
    World J Urol 18:44-50. 2000
    ..Apart from the restoration of deficient detrusor function, microneurovascular transfer of a free-LD flap may be combined with tissue engineering to serve as a basis for bladder augmentation and substitution...
  18. ncbi Sonographic measurement of renal pelvis wall thickness as diagnostic criterion for acute pyelonephritis in adults
    M Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck
    Ultraschall Med 28:593-7. 2007
    ..Purpose of the study was to assess sonographic measurement of pyelon wall thickness (PWT) in adult patients with acute pyelonephritis, chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) and indwelling ureteral stents...
  19. ncbi Contrast-enhanced transrectal color doppler ultrasonography (TRCDUS) for assessment of angiogenesis in prostate cancer
    D Strohmeyer
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria
    Anticancer Res 21:2907-13. 2001
    ..Therefore, we evaluated contrast-enhanced Transrectal Color Doppler Ultrasonography (TRCDUS) for assessment of angiogenesis in PC...
  20. ncbi [Contrast-medium enhanced reflux ultrasound in children. A comparison with radiologic imaging up to now]
    C Radmayr
    Universitatsklinik fur Urologie, Universitat Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Osterreich
    Urologe A 41:548-51. 2002
    ..Therefore, this methodology is an exceptional approach to reducing the number of children being exposed to ionising radiation especially during conservative follow-up of children with reflux...
  21. ncbi Three-dimensional transrectal ultrasound of the male urethral rhabdosphincter
    H Strasser
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    World J Urol 22:335-8. 2004
    ..The sonographic pathomorphological findings of postoperative urinary stress incontinence are well correlated well with the clinical symptoms...
  22. ncbi Autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts versus collagen for treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women: a randomised controlled trial
    Hannes Strasser
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria
    Lancet 369:2179-86. 2007
    ..We aimed to compare the effectiveness and tolerability of ultrasonography-guided injections of autologous cells with those of endoscopic injections of collagen for stress incontinence...
  23. ncbi Value of 3-dimensional transrectal/transvaginal sonography in diagnosis of distal ureteral calculi
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    J Ultrasound Med 26:19-27. 2007
    ..In a prospective study, the feasibility of 3-dimensional (3D) transrectal/transvaginal sonography in comparison with transabdominal sonography and intravenous urography (IVU) in identifying distal ureteral calculi was evaluated...
  24. ncbi Real-time elastography for detecting prostate cancer: preliminary experience
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Radiology II, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 100:42-6. 2007
    ....
  25. ncbi Sonoelastography of the prostate: comparison with systematic biopsy findings in 492 patients
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Radiology 2 Uroradiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur J Radiol 65:304-10. 2008
    ..The aim of this study was to assess the value of sonoelastography (SE) for prostate cancer detection in comparison with systematic biopsy findings...
  26. ncbi Under diagnosis and over diagnosis of prostate cancer in a screening population with serum PSA 2 to 10 ng/ml
    Alexandre E Pelzer
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck and Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 178:93-7; discussion 97. 2007
    ..We evaluated the amount of possible over and under diagnosis of prostate cancer in an asymptomatic screening population with a total prostate specific antigen of 2.0 to 3.9 (lower range) and 4.0 to 10.0 ng/ml (higher range)...
  27. ncbi Persistent detrusor overactivity after transurethral resection of the prostate is associated with reduced perfusion of the urinary bladder
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
    BJU Int 99:831-5. 2007
    ....
  28. ncbi Dutasteride prior to contrast-enhanced colour Doppler ultrasound prostate biopsy increases prostate cancer detection
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 53:112-7. 2008
    ..This study assessed the effect of premedication with dutasteride, a dual 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, on prostatic blood flow prior to prostate biopsy and its impact on prostate cancer detection...
  29. ncbi Comparison of sonoelastography guided biopsy with systematic biopsy: impact on prostate cancer detection
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Radiology 2 Uroradiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Radiol 17:2278-85. 2007
    ..9-fold more likely to detect PCa than systematic biopsy. SE targeted biopsy detected more cases of PCa than systematic biopsy, with fewer than half the number of biopsy cores in this prostate-specific antigen screening population...
  30. ncbi The value of three-dimensional transrectal ultrasonography in staging prostate cancer
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 100:47-50. 2007
    ..To use three-dimensional transrectal ultrasonography (3D-TRUS) to reconstruct the prostate, and thus determine its value in staging clinically localized prostate cancer...
  31. ncbi Plain abdominal radiography with transabdominal native tissue harmonic imaging ultrasonography vs unenhanced computed tomography in renal colic
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 100:887-90. 2007
    ....
  32. ncbi Tyrol Prostate Cancer Demonstration Project: early detection, treatment, outcome, incidence and mortality
    Georg Bartsch
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 101:809-16. 2008
    ....
  33. ncbi Do mountain bikers have a higher risk of scrotal disorders than on-road cyclists?
    Michael Mitterberger
    Departments of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Clin J Sport Med 18:49-54. 2008
    ..To sonographically investigate whether mountain bikers have a higher prevalence of scrotal abnormalities compared with on-road cyclists...
  34. ncbi Comparison of contrast-enhanced color Doppler imaging (CDI), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of crossing vessels in patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO)
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 53:1254-60. 2008
    ....
  35. ncbi alpha-Blockers improve chronic ischaemia of the lower urinary tract in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
    Germar M Pinggera
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 101:319-24. 2008
    ..To investigate whether a mechanism of action of alpha-blockers on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) involves improved perfusion of the LUT...
  36. ncbi Myoblast and fibroblast therapy for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence: 1-year followup of 63 patients
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 179:226-31. 2008
    ..We assessed the efficacy and safety of the application of autologous fibroblasts and myoblasts for treatment in post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence after a minimal followup of 1 year...
  37. ncbi Acute pyelonephritis: comparison of diagnosis with computed tomography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 101:341-4. 2008
    ....
  38. ncbi Multimodal evaluation of renal perfusional changes due to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 101:731-5. 2008
    ....
  39. ncbi Comparison of the precision of transurethral endoscopic versus ultrasound-guided application of injectables
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
    BJU Int 101:245-9. 2008
    ..To compare the precision of transurethral endoscopic- vs ultrasound (US)-guided injections, as transurethral application of various injectables under endoscopic view are widely used to treat urinary incontinence...
  40. ncbi Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for diagnosis of prostate cancer and kidney lesions
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur J Radiol 64:231-8. 2007
    ..Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) overcomes these limitations...
  41. ncbi The influence of prostate volume on prostate cancer detection using a combined approach of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography-targeted and systematic grey-scale biopsy
    Daniela Colleselli
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 100:1264-7. 2007
    ..To evaluate the influence of prostate volume (PV) on the detection of prostate cancer using a combined approach of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) and grey-scale US-guided systematic biopsy (SB)...
  42. ncbi Autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts for female stress incontinence: a 1-year follow-up in 123 patients
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 100:1081-5. 2007
    ..To assess the efficacy and safety of the application of autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts for treating female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after a follow-up of >/=1 year...
  43. ncbi A prospective randomized trial comparing contrast-enhanced targeted versus systematic ultrasound guided biopsies: impact on prostate cancer detection
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Prostate 67:1537-42. 2007
    ....
  44. ncbi Ultrasound of prostate cancer: recent advances
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Radiology II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Radiol 18:707-15. 2008
    ..However, further clinical trials will be needed to determine the promise of these new US advances...
  45. ncbi Association of lower urinary tract symptoms and chronic ischaemia of the lower urinary tract in elderly women and men: assessment using colour Doppler ultrasonography
    Germar Michael Pinggera
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 102:470-4. 2008
    ....
  46. ncbi Three-dimensional ultrasonography of the urinary bladder: preliminary experience of assessment in patients with haematuria
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 99:111-6. 2007
    ..To assess the value of three-dimensional (3D) vs two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography (US) in the diagnostic evaluation of the urinary bladder in patients with haematuria...
  47. ncbi The influence of left renal vein entrapment on outcome after surgical varicocele repair: a color Doppler sonographic demonstration
    Leo Pallwein
    Department of Radiology II, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Ultrasound Med 23:595-601. 2004
    ..To evaluate the impact of left renal vein entrapment on outcome after surgical varicocele repair using color Doppler sonography...
  48. ncbi Changes of renal blood flow in nephroptosis: assessment by color Doppler imaging, isotope renography and correlation with clinical outcome after laparoscopic nephropexy
    Dagmar M Strohmeyer
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstr 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 45:790-3. 2004
    ..The aim of the current study was to compare two diagnostic methods, CDI and isotope renography (IRG), for detection of renal blood flow impairment in patients with nephroptosis...
  49. ncbi Value of transducer positions in the measurement of finger flexor tendon thickness by sonography
    Andrea Klauser
    Department of Radiology II, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Ultrasound Med 23:331-7. 2004
    ..To assess the value of 2 transducer positions for measurement of finger flexor tendon thickness by sonography...
  50. ncbi Complication rate of transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy: a comparison among 3 protocols with 6, 10 and 15 cores
    Andreas P Berger
    Department of Urology and Pathology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 171:1478-80; discussion 1480-1. 2004
    ..Moreover the impact of different biopsy protocols comprising varying numbers of biopsy cores on the complication rate was evaluated...
  51. ncbi Use of MRI to detect lymph-node metastases in prostate cancer
    Ferdinand Frauscher
    N Engl J Med 349:1185-6; author reply 1185-6. 2003
  52. ncbi Congenital absence of the right renal vein
    Germar-M Pinggera
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    J Urol 170:914-5. 2003
  53. ncbi Periprostatic administration of local anesthesia during transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
    Andreas P Berger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
    Urology 61:585-8. 2003
    ..We recommend this procedure in men undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy...
  54. ncbi Accuracy of gray-scale and color Doppler US and serum markers as predictors of prostate carcinoma
    Ferdinand Frauscher
    Radiology 223:282-3; author reply 283-4. 2002
  55. ncbi Laparoscopic pyeloplasty for UPJ obstruction with crossing vessels: contrast-enhanced color Doppler findings and long-term outcome
    Ferdinand Frauscher
    Department of Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA
    Urology 59:500-5. 2002
    ..We recommend that the presence of a crossing vessel be routinely determined preoperatively, because it may influence the choice of treatment modality and thereby the clinical outcome...
  56. ncbi The value of contrast-enhanced color Doppler ultrasound in the detection of vascularization of finger joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
    Andrea Klauser
    Department of Radiology II, University Hospital Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
    Arthritis Rheum 46:647-53. 2002
    ..A prospective study was performed to assess the usefulness of contrast-enhanced color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) in the evaluation of intraarticular vascularization of finger joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...
  57. ncbi Directed biopsy during contrast-enhanced sonography of the prostate
    Ethan J Halpern
    Department of Radiology, Jefferson Prostate Diagnostic Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 132 S. 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 178:915-9. 2002
    ..The performance of multiple biopsies of suspicious enhancing foci significantly improves the detection of cancer. There is no advantage to additional examination of the gland after bolus administration of contrast material...
  58. ncbi Finger pulley injuries in extreme rock climbers: depiction with dynamic US
    Andrea Klauser
    Department of Radiology, University Hospital Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Radiology 222:755-61. 2002
    ..To determine the ability of dynamic ultrasonography (US) to depict finger pulley injuries in extreme rock climbers...
  59. ncbi High-frequency Doppler US of the prostate: effect of patient position
    Ethan J Halpern
    Department of Radiology, Jefferson Prostate Diagnostic Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 132 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 5244, USA
    Radiology 222:634-9. 2002
    ..To evaluate cancer detection with directed biopsy of the prostate on the basis of high-frequency Doppler ultrasonographic (US) findings, and to determine the effect of patient position on the observed flow pattern...
  60. ncbi Age-related rhabdosphincter function in female urinary stress incontinence: assessment of intraurethral sonography
    Andrea Klauser
    Department of Radiology II, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria
    J Ultrasound Med 23:631-7; quiz 638-9. 2004
    ..To assess dynamic intraurethral sonography in the diagnostic evaluation of the function of the rhabdosphincter in female patients with urinary stress incontinence in relation to patient age...
  61. ncbi Power Doppler ultrasound imaging for quantification of urinary bladder neck blood flow changes
    Antonius Schuster
    Department of Radiology, LKH Feldkirch, Feldkirch A 6800, Austria
    Ultrasound Med Biol 30:1379-84. 2004
    ..CPD and TPU measurements showed a strong correlation at p = 0.01. In conclusion, transrectal power Doppler US image quantification is a feasible and accurate method for assessing blood flow changes in the urinary bladder neck...
  62. ncbi Effects of local estrogen therapy on recurrent urinary tract infections in young females under oral contraceptives
    Germar M Pinggera
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    Eur Urol 47:243-9. 2005
    ..The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of local estrogens on RUTI and the impact of local hormonal supplementation on bladder neck vascularization...
  63. ncbi The use of three-dimensional computed tomography for assessing patients before laparoscopic adrenal-sparing surgery
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 98:1068-73. 2006
    ..To evaluate the efficacy of three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) in delineating the relationship of the adrenal mass to adjacent normal structures in preparation for laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy...
  64. ncbi Atherosclerosis as a risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia
    Andreas P Berger
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 98:1038-42. 2006
    ..To evaluate the relationship between clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and atherosclerosis, using colour Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) and symptom scores...
  65. ncbi Vascular resistance in the prostate evaluated by colour Doppler ultrasonography: is benign prostatic hyperplasia a vascular disease?
    Andreas P Berger
    Department of Urology and Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 98:587-90. 2006
    ....
  66. ncbi Pulse-inversion US imaging of testicular ischemia: quantitative and qualitative analyses in a rabbit model
    Harriet J Paltiel
    Department of Radiology, Children s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    Radiology 239:718-29. 2006
    ..To quantitatively and qualitatively assess perfusion with pulse-inversion (PI) ultrasonography (US) in rabbit model of acute testicular ischemia...
  67. ncbi Dynamic transurethral sonography and 3-dimensional reconstruction of the rhabdosphincter and urethra: initial experience in continent and incontinent women
    Michael Mitterberger
    Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    J Ultrasound Med 25:315-20. 2006
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the female urethra and the striated urinary sphincter, the rhabdosphincter (RS), by means of dynamic transurethral sonography and sonographic 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructions...
  68. ncbi A comparison of the diagnostic performance of systematic versus ultrasound-guided biopsies of prostate cancer
    Stijn W T P J Heijmink
    Department of Radiology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 16:927-38. 2006
    ..Performing colour or contrast-enhanced Doppler biopsy or adding these techniques to systematic biopsies improves diagnostic performance, particularly by increasing sensitivity...
  69. ncbi Detection rates and biologic significance of prostate cancer with PSA less than 4.0 ng/mL: observation and clinical implications from Tyrol screening project
    Alexandre E Pelzer
    Department of Urology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
    Urology 66:1029-33. 2005
    ..0 to 3.9 ng/mL and 4.0 to 10 ng/mL (free PSA 18% or less), in a population-based screening project. With the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, more PCa is being diagnosed at PSA values of less than 4 ng/mL...
  70. ncbi Detection of prostate carcinoma with contrast-enhanced sonography using intermittent harmonic imaging
    Ethan J Halpern
    Department of Radiology, Jefferson Prostate Diagnostic Center, Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 5244, USA
    Cancer 104:2373-83. 2005
    ..The purpose of this study was to assess prostate carcinoma detection and discrimination of benign from malignant prostate tissue with contrast-enhanced ultrasonography...
  71. ncbi Vascular damage as a risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction
    Andreas P Berger
    Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
    BJU Int 96:1073-8. 2005
    ....
  72. ncbi Are transition zone biopsies still necessary to improve prostate cancer detection? Results from the tyrol screening project
    Alexandre E Pelzer
    Department of Urology, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
    Eur Urol 48:916-21; discussion 921. 2005
    ....
  73. ncbi Inflammatory low back pain: high negative predictive value of contrast-enhanced color Doppler ultrasound in the detection of inflamed sacroiliac joints
    Andrea Klauser
    Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
    Arthritis Rheum 53:440-4. 2005
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    University Hospital Innsbruck, Austria
    Arthritis Rheum 53:226-33. 2005
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