Advances in uroradiological imaging

• Published in: BJU international Vol. 89; no. 5; pp. 477 - 487
• Main Authors: Wefer, A.E., Wefer, J., Frericks, B., Truss, M.C., Galanski, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Science, Ltd 01.03.2002; Blackwell
• Subjects: Abdomen, Acute - etiology; Biological and medical sciences; Female Urogenital Diseases - diagnosis; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods; Male Urogenital Diseases; Medical sciences; Pelvic Floor; Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Urinary system; Urogenital System - injuries; Human; Image quality; 3D imaging; Radiodiagnosis; Medical imagery; Helical computed tomography; Diagnosis; Technique; Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; Image reconstruction; Urology

The development of new imaging techniques and the refinement of established methods in uroradiological imaging is proceeding rapidly. In the last few years several important developments have been implemented in the routine diagnostic evaluation of urological patients.A milestone is the recent adven...