[Modern tomography imaging techniques in urological diseases].

Background: Radiologic imaging is important for the detection, staging and follow-up of urological tumors. Basic therapy decisions for both oncological (surgical vs. systemic therapy, e.

Visualization of the epimysium and fascia thoracolumbalis at the lumbar spine using MRI.

Background: The fascia thoracolumbalis (FTL) is an important component for stabilization and motion control of the lumbar spine. It coordinates the traction forces of the autochthonous muscles of the back (AM) and connects them to the muscles of the abdominal wall, shoulder, and buttocks.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to describe the assessment of the normal FTL and epimysium of the AM in MRI and to identify patterns associated with pathological changes in the lumbar spine.

[Diagnostic value of a 3D-SPACE-sequence with compressed sensing technology for the knee joint].

Backround: SPACE (3D fast spin echo acquisition) sequences require long scan times for three-dimensional assessment of acute injury of the knee joint and are flawed due to geometric blurring. Their implementation into routine diagnostic imaging was not feasible until recently.

Objectives: By comparing conventional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) sequences to 3D (three-dimensional) sequences, it was investigated whether the compressed sensing (CS) technique is inferior to the established 2D sequences with shorter examination times.

Ultrasound elastography of pulmonary lesions - a feasibility study.

Introduction: The potential of sonography in the examination of lung tissue is extremely limited by the air-filled alveoles of the lung. Only in special circumstances like pleural adhesion lesions, atelectasis or pneumonia can lung tissue be visualized by B-mode sonography. Real-time elastography was primarily applied to detect and visualize pulmonary lesions.