• 대한전자공학회논문지SP
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2009

Compressed sensing은 기존의 Nyquist sampling 이론에 기반을 두었던 dynamic MRI에서의 시 공간 해상도의 제한을 획기적으로 향상시킴으로써, 최근 몇 년 사이, MR reconstruction 분야에서 가장 큰 이슈가 되고 있는 연구주제이다. Dynamic MRI 는 대부분 시간방향의 redundancy 가 매우 크므로, 쉽게 sparse 변환이 가능하다. 따라서 sparsity를 기본 조건으로 하는 compressed sensing은 거의 모든 dynamic MRI 에 대해 효과적으로 적용될 수 있다. 본 review 페이퍼에서는 최근 compressed sensing 에 기반을 두거나 영상의 sparsity를 이용하여 개발된 dynamic MR imaging algorithm 들을 간략히 소개하고, 비교 분석함으로써, compressed sensing과 같은 새로운 접근 방식의 dynamic MRI가 실제 임상에서 가져다 줄 발전 가능성을 제시한다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.199-206
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate comparison of static MRI and pseudo-dynamic (cine) MRI in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder patients. Materials and Methods: In this investigation, 33 patients with TMJ disorders were examined using both conventional static MRI and pseudo-dynamic MRI. Multiple spoiled gradient recalled acquisition in the steady state (SPGR) images were obtained when mouth opened and closed. Proton density weighted images were obtained at the closed and open mouth position in static MRI. Two oral and maxillofacial radiologists evaluated location of the articular disk, movement of condyle and bony change respectively and the posterior boundary of articular disk was obtained. Results: No statistically significant difference was found in the observation of articular disk position, mandibular condylar movement and posterior boundary of articular disk using static MRI and pseudo-dynamic MRI (P<0.05). Statistically significant difference was noted in bony changes of condyle using static MRI and pseudo-dynamic MRI (P<0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that pseudo-dynamic MRI didn't make a difference in diagnosing internal derangement of TMJ in comparison with static MRI. But it was considered as an additional method to be supplemented in observing bony change.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.265-268
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• 2009

Two cases of dynamic lumbar spinal stenosis were identified by the authors using axial loaded magnetic resonance image (MRI). In both cases, the patients presented with neurogenic claudication but MRI in decumbency showed no definite pathologic condition associated with their symptoms. In contrast, axial loaded MRI demonstrated constrictive spinal stenosis and a significantly decreased dural sac caused by epidural fat buckling and thickening of the ligamentum flavum in both cases. In the second case, a more prominent disc protrusion was also demonstrated compared with decumbent MRI. After decompressive surgery, both patients had satisfactory outcomes. Axial loaded MRI can therefore give decisive information in dynamic spinal disorders by allowing simulation of an upright position.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.87-104
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• 2024

Most functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies in resting state have assumed that the functional connectivity (FC) between time series from distinct brain regions is constant. However, increased interest has recently been in quantifying possible dynamic changes in FC during fMRI experiments. FC study may provide insight into the fundamental workings of brain networks to brain activity. In this work, we focus on the specific problem of estimating the dynamic behavior of pairwise correlations between time courses extracted from two different brain regions. We compare the sliding-window techniques such as moving average (MA) and exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA), dynamic causality with vector autoregressive (VAR) model, dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) based on volatility, and the proposed alternative methods to use differencing and recursive residuals. We investigate the properties of those techniques in a series of simulation studies. We also provide an application with major depressive disorder (MDD) patient fMRI data to demonstrate studying dynamic correlations.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.273-280
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• 1994

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been used widely to evaluate the disk position without any interruption of the TMJ structures, and the Dynamic MRI presenting computed serial imaging or the video-recorded simulation images is thought to be very effective to evaluate the disk position under function. This is to study the correlation between the clinical diagnosis and the findings of Dynamic MRI for the diagnosis of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joints. 30 joints(15 patients) were examined clinically, and the movement of TMJ meniscus was reviewed in the dynamic MRI. The comparative results are as follows : 1. All internal derangements of TMJ disk displacement without reduction were consistent with MRI findings. 2. 5 joints (50%) of disk displacements with reduction could not be confirmed by MRI findings. 3. The disk displacements in MRI were found in 55% of painful joints, 50% of clicking joints, and 70% of the joints with restricted movement. 4. The reliability of MRI for the diagnosis of TMD was evaluated as 77% ; 24 of 30 joints who presented with clinical diagnosis of TMD. 5. MRI is very reliable to diagnose the disk displacement without reduction, but it is rather not so effective to diagnose the early derangement or muscle disorders.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.141-148
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• 1995

본 교실에서는 측두하악관절주위의 동통, 관절 잡음동의 증상을 주소로 내원한 환자들에 있어서 역동적 자기공명영상의 촬영을 시행하여 관절원판의 전방변위와 형태적 이상 및 주위 구조물들과의 관계를 분석한 결과 근육성 동통기능장애와의 감별뿐만 아니라 환자의 중상에 따른 관절 내부 장애의 정도를 파악할 수 있었으며 악기능시의 구조적 이상, 장애의 원인 등을 판독하여 치료의 방침을 세우는데 있어 매우 유용한 정보를 얻을 수 있었기에 보고 하는 바이다.

• 대한디지털의료영상학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.27-31
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• 2013

Perfusion MR imaging is how to use exogenous and endogenous contrast agent. Exogenous perfusion MRI methods which are dynamic susceptibility contrast using $T2^*$ effect and dynamic contrast-enhanced using T1 weighted image after injection contrast media. An endogenous perfusion MRI method which is arterial spin labeling using arterial blood flow in body. In order to exam perfusion MRI in human, technical access are very important according to disease conditions. For instance, dynamic susceptibility contrast is used in patients with acute stroke because of short exam time, while dynamic susceptibility contrast or dynamic contrast enhancement provides the various perfusion information for patients with tumor, vascular stenosis. Arterial spin labeling is useful for children, women who are expected to be pregnant. In this regard, perfusion MR imaging is required to understanding, and the author would like to share information with clinical users

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2004

최근 의학 영상 기술의 발전과 함께 동적 골반 MRI(Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging)가 소개되었고 이러한 기술을 이용하여 동적 MR 배변조영술이 소개되어 환자의 진단에 도움을 주기 위해 사용되고 있다. 처음에 도입 당시에는 탈장(Enterocele)과 방광탈출증(Cystocele) 등을 진단하기 위하여 사용되었지만, 이후 장기의 탈출증(Prolapse), 또는 다른 골반 장기의 이상에 점점 그 유용성이 증명되어 현재는 기능성변비 등 다른 질환에서도 많은 보고가 있다. 본 논고에서는 골반 MRI 및 동적 MR 배변조영술에 대해서 소개하고 앞으로의 임상적 응용에 대한 전망을 살펴보도록 한다. 최근까지도 Pelvic MRI의 결과들은 앙와위(Supine position)에서 골반의 움직임을 관찰하는데 Yang 등은 26명의 골반 기관의 탈출증(Pelvic organ prolapse)을 가진 환자들을 관찰하고 Pubococcygeal line을 해부학적인 지표로 이용하여 좋은 결과를 얻었다고 보고했다. 이들은 Fast gradient recalled acquisition(fast GRASS)을 이용하여, Cystocoele, Prolapse, Enterocoele 그리고 Rectocoele 등을 증상이 없는 대조군과 비교하여 보고하였다. Kruyt 등은 Posterior compartment를 주로 관찰하여 MRI가 Fluoroscopy에 비하여 더 도움이 된다고 보고하였다. Healy 등은 Fast GRASS sequence를 이용하여 변비를 가진 환자와 변실금을 가진 환자, 그리고 증상이 없는 대조군을 대상으로 하여 동적 MRI 검사를 실시하였다. 이들은 변비나 변실금 증상과 관련되어 환자들의 Posterior compartment에 여러 곳에서 Prolapse을 관찰할 수 있었다. 이후 MRI 기술은 Lienemann 등에 의해서 더욱 발전했는데 그는 Fast T2 weighted turbo spin echo 기술을 이용하여 영상을 좀더 세밀하게 얻을 수 있게 되었다. 지금까지의 앙와위에서의 검사로 진단에 한계가 있었던 Intussusception 등의 질환을 Open MR 등의 방법으로 극복할 수 있다면 장래에는 방사선학적 배변조영술을 대체할 수 있는 검사법으로 발전할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.561-571
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• 2020

Objective: To evaluate the clinical utility of ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)-MRI compared to conventional DCE-MRI by studying lesion conspicuity and size according to the level of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE). Materials and Methods: This study included 360 women (median age, 54 years; range, 26-82 years) with 361 who had undergone breast MRI, including both ultrafast and conventional DCE-MRI before surgery, between January and December 2017. Conspicuity was evaluated using a five-point score. Size was measured as the single maximal diameter. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare median conspicuity score. To identify factors associated with conspicuity, multivariable logistic regression was performed. Absolute agreement between size at MRI and histopathologic examination was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The median conspicuity scores were 5 at both scans, but the interquartile ranges were significantly different (5-5 at ultrafast vs. 4-5 at conventional, p < 0.001). Premenopausal status (odds ratio [OR] = 2.2, p = 0.048), non-mass enhancement (OR = 4.1, p = 0.001), moderate to marked BPE (OR = 7.5, p < 0.001), and shorter time to enhancement (OR = 0.9, p = 0.043) were independently associated with better conspicuity at ultrafast scans. Tumor size agreement between MRI and histopathologic examination was similar for both scans (ICC = 0.66 for ultrafast vs. 0.63 for conventional). Conclusion: Ultrafast DCE-MRI could improve lesion conspicuity compared to conventional DCE-MRI, especially in women with premenopausal status, non-mass enhancement, moderate to marked BPE or short time to enhancement.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.220-227
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• 2019

Purpose: To evaluate the usefulness of wash-in color map in detecting early enhancement of prostate focal lesion compared to whole dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DEC MRI) images. Materials and Methods: This study engaged 50 prostate cancer patients who underwent multiparametric MRI and radical prostatectomy as subjects. An expert [R1] and a trainee [R2] independently evaluated early enhancement and recorded the time needed to review 1) a wash-in color map and 2) whole DCE MRI images. Results: The review of whole DCE images by R1 showed fair agreement with color map by R1, whole images by R2, and color map by R2 (weighted kappa values = 0.59, 0.44, and 0.58, respectively). Both readers took a significantly shorter time to review the color maps as compared to whole images (P < 0.001). Conclusion: A trainee could achieve better agreement with an expert when using wash-in color maps than when using whole DCE MRI images. Also, color maps took a significantly shorter evaluation time than whole images.