Diagnostic imaging

Diagnostic imaging.

Medical Radiology – Diagnostic Imaging is a unique series that aims to document the most innovative technologies in all fields within diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology, thereby informing the physician in practice of the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and percutaneous image-guided minimally invasive procedures. The contents are intended to cover all organs, and all modern i...

Diagnostic imaging.

Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging is a unique series that aims to document the most innovative technologies in all fields within diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology, thereby informing the physician in practice of the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and percutaneous image-guided minimally invasive procedures. The contents are intended to cover all organs, and all modern ima...

Diagnostic Imaging Pathways

[Diagnostic imaging during pregnancy].

If diagnostic imaging during pregnancy is performed, potential risks not only for the mother but also for the fetus have to be considered. Ultrasonography should be performed primarily because it is harmless for the fetus. Other imaging modalities like x-ray, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be reserved for cases in which results of ultrasonography are inconc...

[Diagnostic imaging of lying].

Functional diagnostic imaging has been applied in neuropsychology for more than two decades. Nowadays, the functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) seems to be the most important technique. Brain imaging in lying has been performed and discussed since 2001. There are postulates to use fMRI for forensic purposes, as well as commercially, e.g. testing the loyalty of employees, especially because of t...