@phdthesis{Heuer2023,
  author    = {Heuer, Anjana},
  title     = {Aktive Gefäßverschlusssysteme in der interventionellen Radiologie: Sicherheit und Effektivität des neuartigen Doppelclip-basierten Celt ACD® Systems},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-30098},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-300986},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Mit steigender Nachfrage an minimal-invasiven Therapieoptionen w{\"a}chst auch das Interesse an innovativen Alternativen im Bereich des arteriellen Gef{\"a}ßverschlusses nach PVI. Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit war es, die Effektivit{\"a}t und Sicherheit eines neu auf dem Markt befindlichen, Doppelclip-basierten aktiven VVS zu pr{\"u}fen. Eine hohe technische Erfolgsrate von 98,8 \% bei einer geringen Komplikationsrate von 3,6 \% wurde verzeichnet. Bei Anwesenheit der Komorbidit{\"a}ten Dm und CNI 5 zeigte sich eine signifikante Assoziation zu einem vermehrten Auftreten von Komplikationen. Ein nachgewiesener signifikanter Zusammenhang bestand zudem zwischen einem erh{\"o}hten Kalzifikationsgrad der Punktionsstelle bei Vorliegen einer pAVK und eines Dm. Eine erh{\"o}hte Gef{\"a}ßrigidit{\"a}t aufgrund von Komorbidit{\"a}ten und vaskul{\"a}ren Kalzifikationen, intrinsische Fremdk{\"o}rperreaktionen, vasoregulatorische Reaktionen oder Produktversagen bieten hypothetische Erkl{\"a}rungsans{\"a}tze f{\"u}r die einzelnen komplikativen F{\"a}lle. Die Nutzung des VVS in spezifischen, bisher nicht beschriebenen Situationen (Unterdimensionierung, Anwendung nach Gef{\"a}ßpunktionen mit Zugangsschleusen bis 9F, antegrade Punktionsrichtung, anspruchsvolle Eingriffe multimorbider Patienten mit komplexem vaskul{\"a}rem Status) erwies sich als suffizient. Zur Pr{\"a}vention schwerwiegender Komplikationen w{\"a}hrend zuk{\"u}nftiger Interventionen wurden die Empfehlung ausgesprochen, eine Durchleuchtungsaufnahme zur Lagekontrolle vor Implantation des proximalen Clips anzufertigen. Eine speziell f{\"u}r Gef{\"a}ßverschl{\"u}sse nach antegrader Punktion konzipierte Zugangsschleuse k{\"o}nnte das Abknicken von Zugangsschleusen bei VVS Applikation verhindern. Zusammenfassend kann das untersuchte aktive VVS mit einzigartigem Wirkmechanismus und spezifischen Design als effektiv und sicher angesehen werden.},
  subject      = {Gef{\"a}ßverschluss},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Portmann2023,
  author    = {Portmann, Johannes},
  title     = {Accelerated inversion recovery MRI of the myocardium using spiral acquisition},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-30282},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-302822},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {This work deals with the acceleration of cardiovascular MRI for the assessment of functional information in steady-state contrast and for viability assessment during the inversion recovery of the magnetization. Two approaches are introduced and discussed in detail. MOCO-MAP uses an exponential model to recover dynamic image data, IR-CRISPI, with its low-rank plus sparse reconstruction, is related to compressed sensing. MOCO-MAP is a successor to model-based acceleration of parametermapping (MAP) for the application in the myocardial region. To this end, it was augmented with a motion correction (MOCO) step to allow exponential fitting the signal of a still object in temporal direction. Iteratively, this introduction of prior physical knowledge together with the enforcement of consistency with the measured data can be used to reconstruct an image series from distinctly shorter sampling time than the standard exam (< 3 s opposed to about 10 s). Results show feasibility of the method as well as detectability of delayed enhancement in the myocardium, but also significant discrepancies when imaging cardiac function and artifacts caused already by minor inaccuracy of the motion correction. IR-CRISPI was developed from CRISPI, which is a real-time protocol specifically designed for functional evaluation of image data in steady-state contrast. With a reconstruction based on the separate calculation of low-rank and sparse part, it employs a softer constraint than the strict exponential model, which was possible due to sufficient temporal sampling density via spiral acquisition. The low-rank plus sparse reconstruction is fit for the use on dynamic and on inversion recovery data. Thus, motion correction is rendered unnecessary with it. IR-CRISPI was equipped with noise suppression via spatial wavelet filtering. A study comprising 10 patients with cardiac disease show medical applicability. A comparison with performed traditional reference exams offer insight into diagnostic benefits. Especially regarding patients with difficulty to hold their breath, the real-time manner of the IR-CRISPI acquisition provides a valuable alternative and an increase in robustness. In conclusion, especially with IR-CRISPI in free breathing, a major acceleration of the cardiovascular MR exam could be realized. In an acquisition of less than 100 s, it not only includes the information of two traditional protocols (cine and LGE), which take up more than 9.6 min, but also allows adjustment of TI in retrospect and yields lower artifact level with similar image quality.},
  subject      = {Kernspintomografie},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Laas2023,
  author    = {Laas, Susanne Franziska},
  title     = {Stellenwert der kontrastmittelverst{\"a}rkten MRT bei traumatischen Verletzungen und posttraumatischen Ver{\"a}nderungen an der Hand},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-29937},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-299370},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Die vorliegende Arbeit hat zum Ziel, den Stellenwert von kontrastverst{\"a}rkten MR- Sequenzen in der bildgebenden Diagnostik von Hand und Fingern zu untersuchen. Denn trotz einer breiten empirischen Anwendung von gadoliniumhaltigen Kontrastmitteln im europ{\"a}ischen Raum besteht keine ausreichende wissenschaftliche Datengrundlage zur kontrastverst{\"a}rkten Hand-MRT nach einem Trauma. Zu diesem Zweck wurden zwischen Januar 2016 und August 2018 am Rh{\"o}n-Klinikum Campus Bad Neustadt 165 MRT-Untersuchungen von distalem Unterarm, Karpus, Metakarpus und/oder Fingern selektiert. Einschlusskriterien waren eine positive Traumaanamnese, standardisierte MRT-Sequenzen und das Fehlen von Kontraindikationen. Zur Definition eines diagnostischen Referenzstandards wurden alle F{\"a}lle vorab durch einen Senior-Investigator mit 36 Jahren Erfahrung in muskuloskelettaler Radiologie analysiert. F{\"u}r die Bildevaluation wurden aus jeder MRT-Untersuchung zwei Datens{\"a}tze erstellt, wobei der erste Datensatz nur die nativen Sequenzen (PD / T2 FSE fs und T1 FSE ) und der zweite Datensatz zus{\"a}tzlich zu eine kontrastverst{\"a}rkte Sequenz als T1 FSE fs nach Gadolinium-Applikation enthielt. Als Observer fungierten zwei radiologische Fach- bzw. Ober{\"a}rzte des Universit{\"a}tsklinikum W{\"u}rzburgs. In der vorliegenden Studie wurde ein diagnostisch relevantes Kontrastmittelenhancement an Patienten mit traumatischen Handverletzungen nachgewiesen. Der Kontrastmitteleffekt war mit subjektiven und objektiven Messgr{\"o}ßen statistisch signifikant bei L{\"a}sionen der Ligamente und an den ligament{\"a}hnlichen Insertionen des ulnaren TFCC-Abschnittes. Als Erkl{\"a}rung f{\"u}r das Kontrastmittelenhancement in der MRT dient in erster Linie die bereits fr{\"u}her beschriebene Hyper{\"a}mie, die posttraumatisch am Traumaort mit Ausgang von der Synovialis entsteht. Anhand der Studienergebnisse kann die Empfehlung ausgesprochen werden, in der MRT-Diagnostik von traumatischen L{\"a}sionen der Hand immer dann intraven{\"o}ses Kontrastmittel auf Gadolinium-Basis zu verabreichen, wenn am vermuteten L{\"a}sionsort der T2-Kontrast f{\"u}r eine sichere Diagnose unzureichend ist.},
  subject      = {Intraven{\"o}se Applikation},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{DiessnerAndersHerbertetal.2023,
  author    = {Diessner, Joachim and Anders, Laura and Herbert, Saskia and Kiesel, Matthias and Bley, Thorsten and Schlaiss, Tanja and Sauer, Stephanie and W{\"o}ckel, Achim and Bartmann, Catharina},
  title     = {Evaluation of different imaging modalities for axillary lymph node staging in breast cancer patients to provide a personalized and optimized therapy algorithm},
  series = {Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology},
  volume    = {149},
  journal   = {Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology},
  number    = {7},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00432-022-04221-9},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324047},
  pages     = {3457-3467},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Purpose The reliable detection of tumor-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes for breast cancer [BC] patients plays a decisive role in further therapy. We aimed to find out whether cross-sectional imaging techniques could improve sensitivity for pretherapeutic axillary staging in nodal-positive BC patients compared to conventional imaging such as mammography and sonography. Methods Data for breast cancer patients with tumor-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes having received surgery between 2014 and 2020 were included in this study. All examinations (sonography, mammography, computed tomography [CT] and magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) were interpreted by board-certified specialists in radiology. The sensitivity of different imaging modalities was calculated, and binary logistic regression analyses were performed to detect variables influencing the detection of positive lymph nodes. Results All included 382 breast cancer patients had received conventional imaging, while 52.61\% of the patients had received cross-sectional imaging. The sensitivity of the combination of all imaging modalities was 68.89\%. The combination of MRI and CT showed 63.83\% and the combination of sonography and mammography showed 36.11\% sensitivity. Conclusion We could demonstrate that cross-sectional imaging can improve the sensitivity of the detection of tumor-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. Only the safe detection of these lymph nodes at the time of diagnosis enables the evaluation of the response to neoadjuvant therapy, thereby allowing access to prognosis and improving new post-neoadjuvant therapies.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ConradsGrunzHuflageetal.2023,
  author    = {Conrads, Nora and Grunz, Jan-Peter and Huflage, Henner and Luetkens, Karsten Sebastian and Feldle, Philipp and Grunz, Katharina and K{\"o}hler, Stefan and Westermaier, Thomas},
  title     = {Accuracy of pedicle screw placement using neuronavigation based on intraoperative 3D rotational fluoroscopy in the thoracic and lumbar spine},
  series = {Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery},
  volume    = {143},
  journal   = {Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery},
  number    = {6},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00402-022-04514-1},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324966},
  pages     = {3007-3013},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Introduction In spinal surgery, precise instrumentation is essential. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of navigated, O-arm-controlled screw positioning in thoracic and lumbar spine instabilities. Materials and methods Posterior instrumentation procedures between 2010 and 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Pedicle screws were placed using 3D rotational fluoroscopy and neuronavigation. Accuracy of screw placement was assessed using a 6-grade scoring system. In addition, screw length was analyzed in relation to the vertebral body diameter. Intra- and postoperative revision rates were recorded. Results Thoracic and lumbar spine surgery was performed in 285 patients. Of 1704 pedicle screws, 1621 (95.1\%) showed excellent positioning in 3D rotational fluoroscopy imaging. The lateral rim of either pedicle or vertebral body was protruded in 25 (1.5\%) and 28 screws (1.6\%), while the midline of the vertebral body was crossed in 8 screws (0.5\%). Furthermore, 11 screws each (0.6\%) fulfilled the criteria of full lateral and medial displacement. The median relative screw length was 92.6\%. Intraoperative revision resulted in excellent positioning in 58 of 71 screws. Follow-up surgery due to missed primary malposition had to be performed for two screws in the same patient. Postsurgical symptom relief was reported in 82.1\% of patients, whereas neurological deterioration occurred in 8.9\% of cases with neurological follow-up. Conclusions Combination of neuronavigation and 3D rotational fluoroscopy control ensures excellent accuracy in pedicle screw positioning. As misplaced screws can be detected reliably and revised intraoperatively, repeated surgery for screw malposition is rarely required.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GuggenbergerVogtSongetal.2023,
  author    = {Guggenberger, Konstanze V. and Vogt, Marius L. and Song, Jae W. and Weng, Andreas M. and Fr{\"o}hlich, Matthias and Schmalzing, Marc and Venhoff, Nils and Hillenkamp, Jost and Pham, Mirko and Meckel, Stephan and Bley, Thorsten A.},
  title     = {Intraorbital findings in giant cell arteritis on black blood MRI},
  series = {European Radiology},
  volume    = {33},
  journal   = {European Radiology},
  number    = {4},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00330-022-09256-7},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324978},
  pages     = {2529-2535},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Objective Blindness is a feared complication of giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, the spectrum of pathologic orbital imaging findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in GCA is not well understood. In this study, we assess inflammatory changes of intraorbital structures on black blood MRI (BB-MRI) in patients with GCA compared to age-matched controls. Methods In this multicenter case-control study, 106 subjects underwent BB-MRI. Fifty-six patients with clinically or histologically diagnosed GCA and 50 age-matched controls without clinical or laboratory evidence of vasculitis were included. All individuals were imaged on a 3-T MR scanner with a post-contrast compressed-sensing (CS) T1-weighted sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolution (SPACE) BB-MRI sequence. Imaging results were correlated with available clinical symptoms. Results Eighteen of 56 GCA patients (32\%) showed inflammatory changes of at least one of the intraorbital structures. The most common finding was enhancement of at least one of the optic nerve sheaths (N = 13, 72\%). Vessel wall enhancement of the ophthalmic artery was unilateral in 8 and bilateral in 3 patients. Enhancement of the optic nerve was observed in one patient. There was no significant correlation between imaging features of inflammation and clinically reported orbital symptoms (p = 0.10). None of the age-matched control patients showed any inflammatory changes of intraorbital structures. Conclusions BB-MRI revealed inflammatory findings in the orbits in up to 32\% of patients with GCA. Optic nerve sheath enhancement was the most common intraorbital inflammatory change on BB-MRI. MRI findings were independent of clinically reported orbital symptoms. Key Points • Up to 32\% of GCA patients shows signs of inflammation of intraorbital structures on BB-MRI. • Enhancement of the optic nerve sheath is the most common intraorbital finding in GCA patients on BB-MRI. • Features of inflammation of intraorbital structures are independent of clinically reported symptoms.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Lucius2023,
  author    = {Lucius, Leonie Johanna},
  title     = {Die endovaskul{\"a}re Therapie der malignen unteren Einflussstauung mit dem Sinus-XL® Stent},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-32669},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-326691},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Die interventionelle Radiologie hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten zunehmend auf palliativmedizinische sowie onkologische Bereiche ausgeweitet und kann durch minimal-invasive Therapieoptionen gerade in vulnerablen Patientenkollektiven attraktive Behandlungsm{\"o}glichkeiten zur Verf{\"u}gung stellen. Die tumorbedingte untere Einflussstauung ist ein seltenes Krankheitsbild und stellt eine schwere symptomatische Komplikation einer malignen Grunderkrankung dar. Dabei kommt es im Rahmen dieser Grunderkrankung durch die Prim{\"a}rtumormasse oder Metastasen zu extrinsischer Kompression der Vena cava inferior (VCI), Gef{\"a}ßinvasion oder Thrombusbildung. Ziel der Dissertationsarbeit ist es, den technischen und klinischen Erfolg der Sinus-XL ® Stentimplantation in die Vena cava inferior bei einer tumorbedingten unteren Einflussstauung zu untersuchen. Als technischer Erfolg wurde dabei die problemlose Stentimplantation mit anschließender Aufhebung der VCI-Stenose/Okklusion und Revaskularisation der VCI definiert. Bez{\"u}glich des klinischen Erfolges wurde der Frage nachgegangen, inwieweit die Stentimplantation die typischen Symptome einer unteren Einflussstauung ({\"O}deme der unteren Extremit{\"a}t, Aszites und Anasarka) lindern und bestenfalls eliminieren kann. In der vorliegenden Arbeit sind dazu retrospektiv die Daten von insgesamt 21 Patienten (11 Frauen, 10 M{\"a}nner) mit einem medianen Alter von 61 Jahren (19-92 Jahre), die zwischen Oktober 2010 und Januar 2021 aufgrund einer tumorbedingten unteren Einflussstauung mit einem Sinus-XL ® Stent endovaskul{\"a}r versorgt wurden, ausgewertet worden. Zur Quantifizierung der klinischen Symptomatik wurde f{\"u}r das jeweilige Symptom ein Scoring-System entwickelt bzw. modifiziert. Der technische Erfolg belief sich auf 100\% (21/21). Postinterventionell konnte zudem eine signifikante Reduktion des transstenotischen Druckgradienten (p = 0,008) und eine signifikante Aufweitung des Stenosendiameters (p < 0,001) erreicht werden. Die prim{\"a}re und prim{\"a}r-assistierte Stentoffenheit betrug 92,9 \% (13/14) und 100\% (14/14), die anatomische Stentoffenheit (< 50\% Restenose) belief sich auf 53,3 \% (8/15). Die Reinterventionsrate lag bei 4,8 \% (1/21). Schwerwiegende Komplikationen traten nicht auf. Der klinische Erfolg bez{\"u}glich der {\"O}deme der unteren Extremit{\"a}t belief sich auf 82,4 \% (14/17), 93,8 \% (15/16) sowie auf 85,7 \% (18/21) und zeigte in allen betrachteten Zeitintervallen eine signifikante Scorewertreduktion (p < 0,001). Das klinische Outcome bez{\"u}glich der {\"O}deme war bei k{\"u}rzeren Stenosen/Obstruktionen signifikant besser (p = 0,025). Bez{\"u}glich einer intrahepatischen Segmentbeteiligung, der transstenotischen Druckgradienten, der absoluten Gradientenreduktion sowie der {\"U}berlebenszeit nach der Intervention zeigten sich hingegen keine als klinisch relevant einzustufende Ergebnisse. Ein eindeutiger Effekt der Intervention auf die Symptome Anasarka und Aszites konnte nicht nachgewiesen werden. Diesbez{\"u}glich zeigten sich klinische Erfolgsraten von 42,9 \% (6/14) und 5,3 \% (1/19). Im postinterventionellen Verlauf konnten außerdem signifikante Reduktionen der pr{\"a}interventionellen Harnstoffwerte sowie des K{\"o}rpergewichtes der Patienten verzeichnet werden. Zusammenfassend zeigt die vorliegende Arbeit, dass die Sinus-XL ® Stentimplantation geeignet ist, eine tumorbedingte Vena cava inferior-Stenose/Obstruktion aufzuheben und eine Revaskularisation der VCI zu erreichen. Die klinischen Symptome einer unteren Einflussstauung - insbesondere bezogen auf die {\"O}deme der unteren Extremit{\"a}t und mit Einschr{\"a}nkungen bezogen auf die Symptome Aszites und Anasarka - k{\"o}nnen ebenfalls durch die Stentimplantation gelindert und teilweise sogar langanhaltend eliminiert werden. Die Sinus-XL ® Stentimplantation sollte daher stets als Therapieoption bei tumorbedingten unteren Einflussstauungen in Erw{\"a}gung gezogen werden. Nicht zuletzt stellt die Stentimplantation auch eine sichere und komplikationsarme Intervention dar. Weitere Studien, bestenfalls multizentrische Studien, sind jedoch notwendig, um die dargestellten Ergebnisse weiter zu untermauern.},
  subject      = {Vena cava inferior},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{WoznickiLaquaAlHajetal.2023,
  author    = {Woznicki, Piotr and Laqua, Fabian Christopher and Al-Haj, Adam and Bley, Thorsten and Baeßler, Bettina},
  title     = {Addressing challenges in radiomics research: systematic review and repository of open-access cancer imaging datasets},
  series = {Insights into Imaging},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Insights into Imaging},
  issn      = {1869-4101},
  doi       = {10.1186/s13244-023-01556-w},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-357936},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Objectives Open-access cancer imaging datasets have become integral for evaluating novel AI approaches in radiology. However, their use in quantitative analysis with radiomics features presents unique challenges, such as incomplete documentation, low visibility, non-uniform data formats, data inhomogeneity, and complex preprocessing. These issues may cause problems with reproducibility and standardization in radiomics studies. Methods We systematically reviewed imaging datasets with public copyright licenses, published up to March 2023 across four large online cancer imaging archives. We included only datasets with tomographic images (CT, MRI, or PET), segmentations, and clinical annotations, specifically identifying those suitable for radiomics research. Reproducible preprocessing and feature extraction were performed for each dataset to enable their easy reuse. Results We discovered 29 datasets with corresponding segmentations and labels in the form of health outcomes, tumor pathology, staging, imaging-based scores, genetic markers, or repeated imaging. We compiled a repository encompassing 10,354 patients and 49,515 scans. Of the 29 datasets, 15 were licensed under Creative Commons licenses, allowing both non-commercial and commercial usage and redistribution, while others featured custom or restricted licenses. Studies spanned from the early 1990s to 2021, with the majority concluding after 2013. Seven different formats were used for the imaging data. Preprocessing and feature extraction were successfully performed for each dataset. Conclusion RadiomicsHub is a comprehensive public repository with radiomics features derived from a systematic review of public cancer imaging datasets. By converting all datasets to a standardized format and ensuring reproducible and traceable processing, RadiomicsHub addresses key reproducibility and standardization challenges in radiomics. Critical relevance statement This study critically addresses the challenges associated with locating, preprocessing, and extracting quantitative features from open-access datasets, to facilitate more robust and reliable evaluations of radiomics models. Key points - Through a systematic review, we identified 29 cancer imaging datasets suitable for radiomics research. - A public repository with collection overview and radiomics features, encompassing 10,354 patients and 49,515 scans, was compiled. - Most datasets can be shared, used, and built upon freely under a Creative Commons license. - All 29 identified datasets have been converted into a common format to enable reproducible radiomics feature extraction.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HeinzMellerLuetkensetal.2023,
  author    = {Heinz, Tizian and Meller, Felix and Luetkens, Karsten Sebastian and Anderson, Philip Mark and Stratos, Ioannis and Horas, Konstantin and Rudert, Maximilian and Reppenhagen, Stephan and Weißenberger, Manuel},
  title     = {The AMADEUS score is not a sufficient predictor for functional outcome after high tibial osteotomy},
  series = {Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics},
  doi       = {10.1186/s40634-023-00575-2},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-357765},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Purpose The Area Measurement And Depth Underlying Structures (AMADEUS) classification system has been proposed as a valuable tool for magnetic resonance (MR)-based grading of preoperatively encountered chondral defects of the knee joint. However, the potential relationship of this novel score with clinical data was yet to determine. It was the primary intention of this study to assess the correlative relationship of the AMADEUS with patient reported outcome scores in patients undergoing medial open-wedge high tibial valgus osteotomy (HTO). Furthermore, the arthroscopic ICRS (International Cartilage Repair Society) grade evaluation was tested for correlation with the AMADEUS classification system. Methods This retrospective, monocentric study found a total of 70 individuals that were indicated for HTO due to degenerative chondral defects of the medial compartment between 2008 and 2019. A preoperative MR image as well as a pre-osteotomy diagnostic arthroscopy for ICRS grade evaluation was mandatory for all patients. The Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) including its five subscale scores (KOOS-ADL, KOOS-QOL, KOOS-Sports, KOOS-Pain, KOOS-Symptoms) was obtained preoperatively and at a mean follow-up of 41.2 ± 26.3 months. Preoperative chondral defects were evaluated using the AMADEUS classification system and the final AMADEUS scores were correlated with the pre- and postoperative KOOS subscale sores. Furthermore, arthroscopic ICRS defect severity was correlated with the AMADEUS classification system. Results There was a statistically significant correlation between the AMADEUS BME (bone marrow edema) subscore and the KOOS Symptoms subscore at the preoperative visit (r = 0.25, p = 0.04). No statistically significant monotonic association between the AMADEUS total score and the AMADEUS grade with pre- and postoperative KOOS subscale scores were found. Intraoperatively obtained ICRS grade did reveal a moderate correlative relation with the AMADEUS total score and the AMADEUS grade (r = 0.28, p = 0.02). Conclusions The novel AMADEUS classification system largely lacks correlative capacity with patient reported outcome measures in patients undergoing HTO. The MR tomographic appearance of bone marrow edema is the only parameter predictive of the clinical outcome at the preoperative visit.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GruschwitzHartungErguenetal.2023,
  author    = {Gruschwitz, Philipp and Hartung, Viktor and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Peter, Dominik and Lichthardt, Sven and Huflage, Henner and Hendel, Robin and Pannenbecker, Pauline and Augustin, Anne Marie and Kunz, Andreas Steven and Feldle, Philipp and Bley, Thorsten Alexander and Grunz, Jan-Peter},
  title     = {Comparison of ultrahigh and standard resolution photon-counting CT angiography of the femoral arteries in a continuously perfused in vitro model},
  series = {European Radiology Experimental},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {European Radiology Experimental},
  doi       = {10.1186/s41747-023-00398-x},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-357905},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Background With the emergence of photon-counting CT, ultrahigh-resolution (UHR) imaging can be performed without dose penalty. This study aims to directly compare the image quality of UHR and standard resolution (SR) scan mode in femoral artery angiographies. Methods After establishing continuous extracorporeal perfusion in four fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens, photon-counting CT angiographies were performed with a radiation dose of 5 mGy and tube voltage of 120 kV in both SR and UHR mode. Images were reconstructed with dedicated convolution kernels (soft: Body-vascular (Bv)48; sharp: Bv60; ultrasharp: Bv76). Six radiologists evaluated the image quality by means of a pairwise forced-choice comparison tool. Kendall's concordance coefficient (W) was calculated to quantify interrater agreement. Image quality was further assessed by measuring intraluminal attenuation and image noise as well as by calculating signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratios (CNR). Results UHR yielded lower noise than SR for identical reconstructions with kernels ≥ Bv60 (p < 0.001). UHR scans exhibited lower intraluminal attenuation compared to SR (Bv60: 406.4 ± 25.1 versus 418.1 ± 30.1 HU; p < 0.001). Irrespective of scan mode, SNR and CNR decreased while noise increased with sharper kernels but UHR scans were objectively superior to SR nonetheless (Bv60: SNR 25.9 ± 6.4 versus 20.9 ± 5.3; CNR 22.7 ± 5.8 versus 18.4 ± 4.8; p < 0.001). Notably, UHR scans were preferred in subjective assessment when images were reconstructed with the ultrasharp Bv76 kernel, whereas SR was rated superior for Bv60. Interrater agreement was high (W = 0.935). Conclusions Combinations of UHR scan mode and ultrasharp convolution kernel are able to exploit the full image quality potential in photon-counting CT angiography of the femoral arteries. Relevance statement The UHR scan mode offers improved image quality and may increase diagnostic accuracy in CT angiography of the peripheral arterial runoff when optimized reconstruction parameters are chosen. Key points • UHR photon-counting CT improves image quality in combination with ultrasharp convolution kernels. • UHR datasets display lower image noise compared with identically reconstructed standard resolution scans. • Scans in UHR mode show decreased intraluminal attenuation compared with standard resolution imaging.},
  language  = {en}
}