Publications by authors named "Sasaki Tadashi"

A super-resolution deep learning reconstruction (SR-DLR) algorithm trained using data acquired on the ultrahigh spatial resolution computed tomography (UHRCT) has the potential to provide better image quality of coronary arteries on the whole-heart, single-rotation cardiac coverage on a 320-detector row CT scanner. However, the advantages of SR-DLR at coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have not been fully investigated. The present study aimed to compare the image quality of the coronary arteries and in-stent lumen between SR-DLR and model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR).

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The best cardiac phases in retrospective ECG-gated CT for detecting an intimal tear (IT) in aortic dissection (AD) and an ulcer-like projection (ULP) in an intramural hematoma (IMH) have not been established. This study aimed to compare the detection accuracy of diastolic-phase and systolic-phase ECG-gated CT for IT in AD and ULP in IMH, with subsequent surgical or angiographical confirmation as the reference standard.In total, 81 patients (67.

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Purpose: Dark band (DB) artifact in head and neck computed tomography (CT) is caused by beam hardening (BH), and decreased CT values in the X-ray target become a problem. Therefore, we investigated whether it is possible to reduce DB artifact in the head and neck with a compensation filter.

Methods: We made 2 types of filters with alcohol and water.

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Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) patients with aortic stenosis (AS) are known to develop dilatation of the ascending aorta at a younger age, but the morphology of the aorta in these patients is yet to be investigated. Thus, in this study, we aim to evaluate the aortic morphology of BAV patients with severe AS using thin-slice electrocardiogram (ECG) -gated computed tomography (CT) and identify the possible contributing effect of age.In this retrospective study, 122 BAV and 154 tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) patients who received aortic valve replacement for severe AS were assessed by thin-slice ECG-gated CT and three-dimensional reconstruction.

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Background And Aims: () eradication has become increasingly unsuccessful due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance. To address this global issue, a novel strategy for eradication without antibiotics must be developed. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of methylene blue (MB) with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO) on using photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy.

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Background And Aims: The prevalence of pathogenic E as well as O157 and antibiotic- resistant bacteria has increased. This study aimed to examine the effect of methylene blue (MB) with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO) against using photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT).

Materials And Methods: MB was basified using NaHCO.

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Objective: To explore the feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of modified subtraction coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with short breath-holding time in patients who have limited breath-hold capability and severe coronary artery calcification.

Methods: 11 patients with a coronary calcium score >400 underwent CCTA using a modified subtraction protocol. All patients were unable to hold their breath for more than 20 s.

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Rationale And Objectives: Severe calcifications of the coronary arteries are still a major challenge in coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography (CCTA). Subtraction CCTA using a 320-detector row CT scanner has recently been introduced for patients with severe calcifications. However, the conventional subtraction CCTA method requires a long breath-holding time of approximately 20-40 seconds.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of subtraction coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) by second-generation 320-detector row CT in patients with severe coronary artery calcification using invasive coronary angiography (ICA) as the gold standard. This study was approved by the institutional board, and all subjects provided written consent. Twenty patients with calcium scores of >400 underwent conventional CCTA and subtraction CCTA followed by ICA.

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We explore the feasibility of coronary calcium subtraction computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in patients with high calcium scores using invasive coronary angiography as the gold standard. Eleven patients with calcium scores of >400 underwent CCTA using a subtraction protocol followed by invasive coronary angiography. In addition to standard reconstructions, subtracted images were obtained using a dedicated subtraction algorithm.

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We performed a retrospective population-based cohort study of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Over 6 years, we diagnosed 221 patients (211 adults and 10 children) with AML, indicating an incidence of AML in Miyazaki Prefecture of 3.2 per 100,000 per year.

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to improve the contrast-to-noise ratio on noncontrast head computed tomography (CT) images, which are crucial for assessing patients with acute ischemic stroke. We applied a technique combining volume helical scanning with a three-dimensional (3D) denoising filter.

Materials And Methods: We scanned phantoms for low-contrast resolutions and helical/cone-beam artifacts as well as stroke patients using a 16-row multidetector-row CT (MDCT) unit.

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Objective: To find differences in heart rate before and after refeeding and to identify which parameters of autonomic activity and endocrine function are associated with these differences.

Methods: Before and after the start of refeeding, body weight, RR interval (RRI), heart rate variability, endocrine function, and energy expenditure were measured in nine female anorexia nervosa patients.

Results: After short-term refeeding, mean daytime heart rate rose from 54.

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of radiographic presence of otomastoiditis while examining temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders in magnetic resonance images (MRI) in a series of 2270 temporomandibular joint magnetic resonance images and to examine the relationship between otomastoiditis and TMJ disorders.

Materials And Methods: 2270 temporomandibular joint magnetic resonance images and patients' data were retrospectively investigated. Magnetic resonance images were obtained from the patients who referred to Osaka University Dental Hospital Outpatient Clinic with TMJ complaints for the last four years (from January 1998 to January 2003).

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CT perfusion study requires repeatedly scanning the same part of the patient's head, resulting in an increase of local radiation exposure. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of the ultra-low-dose technique with a quantum de-noising filter. The newly developed quantum de-noising filter selectively reduced noise by two-thirds, while maintaining spatial resolution.

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Background: Eating disorders are thought to be risk factors for cardiac sudden death secondary to arrhythmia. Results in previous studies on QT interval and QT dispersion, markers of fatal arrhythmia, have been inconsistent.

Methods: We prospectively examined 179 female eating disorder patients, being over 18 years old and diagnosed according to the DSM-IV criteria between January 1995 and December 2002, and 52 healthy women.

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Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered to be a transcultural functional bowel disorder with high comorbidity and psychiatric disorders; but well-designed epidemiologic studies have never been performed in Japan. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of IBS, together with the comorbidity rates of panic disorder (PD) and agoraphobia, employing a large-scale survey based on stratified random sampling.

Methods: A total of 4,000 subjects aged 20-69 years completed a questionnaire and the results were weighted to ensure representativeness of the Japanese general population.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the possible variances of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum potassium (SK) and serum phosphorus (SPO(4)) levels and interdialytic weight gain (IWG) accounted for compliance of uremic patients on hemodialysis (HD).

Methods: BUN, SK and SPO(4) levels and IWG of uremic patients (n=310) regularly undergoing three HD sessions per week for more than 1 year in Japan were assessed. Patients suffering from problems influencing dietary intake and those with malnutrition were excluded.

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The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that, in anorexia nervosa, patients with a low premorbid weight are associated with a low weight at referral and that premorbid weight, referral weight, and weight loss are associated with mood states. The changes of Body Mass Index from premorbid to referral, the duration of illness, and the psychological scores on the Profile of Mood States and the Cornell Medical Index-Health Questionnaire were examined in 49 anorexia nervous patients. Body Mass Index at referral of patients with lower premorbid Body Mass Index was significantly lower than that of patients with higher premorbid level.

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Background: Tumors of the so-called intrathyroidal epithelial thymoma type are a rare group of thyroid neoplasm tumors. Of this type of tumor, spindle epithelial tumor with thymus like differentiation (SETTLE) has been reported only 17 times in English literature.

Methods: An 18-year-old woman was initially seen with a 6-cm left thyroid mass that was resected with a left thyroidectomy.

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