Publications by authors named "E Vetruccio"
Aim: To assess linear endoscopic ultrasound (L-EUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in biliary tract dilation and suspect small ampullary tumor.
Methods: L-EUS and MRI data were compared in 24 patients with small ampullary tumors; all with subsequent histological confirmation. Data were collected prospectively and the accuracy of detection, histological characterization and N staging were assessed retrospectively using the results of surgical or endoscopic treatment as a benchmark.
Background: Digital mammography systems, thanks to a physical performance better than conventional screen-film units, have the potential of reducing the dose to patients, without decreasing the diagnostic accuracy.
Purpose: To achieve a physical and clinical comparison between two systems: a screen-film plate and a dual-side computed radiography system (CRM; FUJIFILM FCR 5000 MA).
Material And Methods: A unique feature of the FCR 5000 MA system is that it has a clear support medium, allowing light emitted during the scanning process to be detected on the "back" of the storage phosphor plate, considerably improving the system's efficiency.
Purpose: This study was done to evaluate whether virtual endoscopy can be employed as a preliminary technique to shorten the time required for the subsequent endoscopic procedure and be proposed for treatment planning and, postoperatively, for evaluating response to treatment in patients with cancer or severe stenotic lesions.
Materials And Methods: From December 2004 to October 2005, 25 patients with suspected obstructive tracheobronchial stenosis were studied by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) and virtual bronchoscopic navigation, after a preliminary clinical and conventional radiology assessment.
Results: Quality of the virtual endoscopy images was excellent in all cases.
Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of MRI in the study of functional diseases of the female pelvic floor.
Materials And Methods: Ten healthy volunteers and 30 patients with clinically suspected pelvic floor deficiency, with or without pelvic organ prolapse, were evaluated by a high field strength magnet operating at 1.5 T.