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Non-contrast thin-section helical CT of urinary tract calculi in childrenPeter J Strouse
Section of Pediatric Radiology, C S Mott Children s Hospital, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor 48109 0252, USA
Pediatr Radiol 32:326-32. 2002..Non-contrast thin-section helical CT has gained acceptance for the diagnosis of urinary tract calculi in adults, but experience with the technique in children is limited...
Comparison of the CT scatter fractions provided in NCRP Report No. 147 to scanner-specific scatter fractions and the consequences for calculated barrier thicknessSandra C Larson
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
Health Phys 93:165-70. 2007..It is likely that such small underestimates in the shielding requirement due to using the NCRP fixed kappa values would be more than compensated by the conservative assumptions that are incorporated in a typical barrier calculation...
Accuracies of the synthesized monochromatic CT numbers and effective atomic numbers obtained with a rapid kVp switching dual energy CT scannerMitchell M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan 48109 5842, USA
Med Phys 38:2222-32. 2011..This study was performed to investigate the accuracies of the synthesized monochromatic images and effective atomic number maps obtained with the new GE Discovery CT750 HD CT scanner...
Quantitative CT of lung nodules: dependence of calibration on patient body size, anatomic region, and calibration nodule size for single- and dual-energy techniquesMitchell M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 5842, USA
Med Phys 36:3107-21. 2009....
Accuracy of the CT numbers of simulated lung nodules imaged with multi-detector CT scannersMitchell M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
Med Phys 33:3006-17. 2006....
Educational programs for imaging physicists should emphasize the science of imaging rather than the technology of imagingMitchell M Goodsitt
University of Michigan, Radiology Department, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0030, USA
Med Phys 31:2728-9. 2004
An observer study comparing spot imaging regions selected by radiologists and a computer for an automated stereo spot mammography techniqueMitchell M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
Med Phys 31:1558-67. 2004..8% +/- 10.0% for the radiologists. This study indicates that the CAD determined ROIs could potentially be useful for a screening technique that includes stereo spot mammography imaging...
The effects of stereo shift angle, geometric magnification and display zoom on depth measurements in digital stereomammographyMitchell M Goodsitt
Med Phys 29:2725-34. 2002..2 mm, obtained with geometric magnification using a stereo angle of +/-6 degrees. This is the mode we recommend for obtaining accurate depth measurements with virtual cursors in stereomammograms...
Classification of compressed breast shapes for the design of equalization filters in x-ray mammographyM M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor 48109, USA
Med Phys 25:937-48. 1998..Even with this added requirement, it should be possible to use a small number of filters as desired...
Stereomammography: evaluation of depth perception using a virtual 3D cursorM M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109 0030, USA
Med Phys 27:1305-10. 2000..The effects of the shape and contrast of the virtual cursor and the stereo shift angle on the accuracy of the depth measurements will also be investigated...
Computerized classification of malignant and benign microcalcifications on mammograms: texture analysis using an artificial neural networkH P Chan
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109 0326, USA
Phys Med Biol 42:549-67. 1997..The computer-extracted texture information may be used to assist in mammographic interpretation, with the potential to reduce biopsies of benign cases and improve the positive predictive value of mammography...
Computerized analysis of mammographic microcalcifications in morphological and texture feature spacesH P Chan
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109, USA
Med Phys 25:2007-19. 1998..90 and a specificity of 32% would be obtained at 100% sensitivity. The results of this study indicate the potential of using combined morphological and texture features for computer-aided classification of microcalcifications...
Multi-modality 3D breast imaging with X-Ray tomosynthesis and automated ultrasoundSumedha P Sinha
Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2007:1335-8. 2007..As automated scanning and reading software techniques advance, superior results are expected...
Design of a high-sensitivity classifier based on a genetic algorithm: application to computer-aided diagnosisB Sahiner
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109 0904, USA
Phys Med Biol 43:2853-71. 1998..Our results show that the choice of the feature selection technique is important in computer-aided diagnosis, and that the GA may be a useful tool for designing classifiers for lesion characterization...
Computerized image analysis: estimation of breast density on mammogramsC Zhou
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0030, USA
Med Phys 28:1056-69. 2001....
Digital mammography: observer performance study of the effects of pixel size on the characterization of malignant and benign microcalcificationsH P Chan
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor 48109-0030, USA
Acad Radiol 8:454-66. 2001..The low specificity of the image features of microcalcifications and the large interobserver and intraobserver variabilities may have prevented small advantages in image resolution from being observed...
Correlation between mammographic density and volumetric fibroglandular tissue estimated on breast MR imagesJun Wei
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan 49109, USA
Med Phys 31:933-42. 2004..4% to 6.3%. The mean bias ranged from 3% to 6%. The high correlation indicates that changes in mammographic density may be a useful indicator of changes in fibroglandular tissue volume in the breast...
Radiation doses to ERCP patients are significantly lower with experienced endoscopistsJennifer E Jorgensen
Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 5362, USA
Gastrointest Endosc 72:58-65. 2010..Patients undergoing ERCP receive nontrivial doses of radiation, which may increase their risk of developing cancer, especially young patients. Radiation doses to patients during ERCP correlate closely with fluoroscopy time...
Comparing film and digital radiographs for reliability of pneumoconiosis classifications: a modeling approachAnanda Sen
Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Acad Radiol 17:511-9. 2010..The goal of the present investigation was to compare the inter-reader and intra-reader agreement of ILO classifications for pneumoconiosis across image formats...
New compression paddle for wire localization in mammographyCaroline E Blane
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
Acad Radiol 17:142-5. 2010..Current wire localization compression paddles provide a limited access window with no compression in this window. We describe a new compression paddle that addresses these issues and report on preliminary patient testing...
Comparison of digital radiographs with film radiographs for the classification of pneumoconiosisAlfred Franzblau
Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 109 South Observatory Street, Ann Arbor 48109 2029, USA
Acad Radiol 16:669-77. 2009....
Effect of CT scanning parameters on volumetric measurements of pulmonary nodules by 3D active contour segmentation: a phantom studyTed W Way
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Phys Med Biol 53:1295-312. 2008..Tracking nodule growth with computerized segmentation methods would reduce inter- and intraobserver variabilities...
Automated ultrasound scanning on a dual-modality breast imaging system: coverage and motion issues and solutionsSumedha P Sinha
Department of Radiology, Basic Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan, 200 Zina Pitcher Pl, Room 3315, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0553, USA
J Ultrasound Med 26:645-55. 2007..Challenges of this system are acquiring complete coverage of the breast and minimizing motion. We assessed these problems and investigated methods to increase coverage and stabilize the compressed breast...
Effects of magnification and zooming on depth perception in digital stereomammography: an observer performance studyHeang Ping Chan
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Phys Med Biol 48:3721-34. 2003....
Evaluation of the transmitted exposure through lead equivalent aprons used in a radiology department, including the contribution from backscatterEmmanuel G Christodoulou
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0030, USA
Med Phys 30:1033-8. 2003..There is also a need for the establishment of appropriate methods and frequencies of routine quality assurance testing of radiation protection aprons...
A comparative study of limited-angle cone-beam reconstruction methods for breast tomosynthesisYiheng Zhang
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0904, USA
Med Phys 33:3781-95. 2006....
ROC study of the effect of stereoscopic imaging on assessment of breast lesionsHeang Ping Chan
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
Med Phys 32:1001-9. 2005..This study demonstrates the potential of using stereomammography to improve the detection and characterization of mammographic lesions...
Evaluating thin compression paddles for mammographically compatible ultrasoundRebecca C Booi
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Ultrasound Med Biol 33:472-82. 2007..Radiologists concluded that 75% of cysts in through-paddle scans were at least as detectable as in their corresponding direct-contact scans...
Assessment of calibration methods for estimating bone mineral densities in trauma patients with quantitative CT: an anthropomorphic phantom studyM M Goodsitt
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0030, USA
Acad Radiol 8:822-34. 2001..CONCLUSION: The single calibration line method is an accurate means of measuring BMD in trauma patients...
Radiation dose to the fetus for pregnant patients undergoing multidetector CT imaging: Monte Carlo simulations estimating fetal dose for a range of gestational age and patient sizeErin Angel
Department of Radiology, David A Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, 924 Westwood Blvd, Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Radiology 249:220-7. 2008....
The effect of screening sonography on the positive rate of enemas for intussusceptionSusan Henrikson
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Drive F3503, Ann Arbor 48109-0252, USA
Pediatr Radiol 33:190-3. 2003..CONCLUSION: Screening US has decreased unnecessary enemas for clinically suspected intussusception, increasing positive findings from 22% to 58%. This has in turn reduced children's exposure to radiation...
Effect of a gel retainment dam on automated ultrasound coverage in a dual-modality breast imaging systemJie Li
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Systems, 3218C Medical Science I, B Wing, SPC 5667, 1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5667, USA
J Ultrasound Med 29:1075-81. 2010..The goal of this work was to evaluate a possible improvement in ultrasound coverage for a dual-modality breast imaging system in the mammographic geometry...
Combination of digital mammography with semi-automated 3D breast ultrasoundAjay Kapur
GE Global Research, Room KWC524, 1 Research Circle, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
Technol Cancer Res Treat 3:325-34. 2004....
