A systematic literature review of magnetic resonance spectroscopy for the characterization of brain tumors
W Hollingworth, LS Medina… - American journal …, 2006 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Proton MR spectroscopy ( 1 H-MR spectroscopy) is a
potentially useful adjunct to anatomic MR imaging in the characterization of brain tumors. We …
potentially useful adjunct to anatomic MR imaging in the characterization of brain tumors. We …
Functional MR imaging versus Wada test for evaluation of language lateralization: cost analysis
LS Medina, E Aguirre, B Bernal, NR Altman - Radiology, 2004 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To compare the total direct costs (fixed and variable costs) of functional magnetic
resonance (MR) imaging and of the Wada test for evaluation of language lateralization. …
resonance (MR) imaging and of the Wada test for evaluation of language lateralization. …
Acute Appendicitis in Young Children: Cost-effectiveness of US versus CT in Diagnosis—A Markov Decision Analytic Model1
Purpose: To compare the cost-effectiveness of different imaging strategies in the diagnosis of
pediatric appendicitis by using a decision analytic model. Materials and Methods: Approval …
pediatric appendicitis by using a decision analytic model. Materials and Methods: Approval …
Children with headache: clinical predictors of surgical space-occupying lesions and the role of neuroimaging.
LS Medina, JD Pinter, D Zurakowski, RG Davis… - Radiology, 1997 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To determine clinical predictors useful in differentiation of surgical lesions from
medically treated disorders and the role of neuroimaging in children with headache. …
medically treated disorders and the role of neuroimaging in children with headache. …
Adults and children with headache: evidence-based diagnostic evaluation
LS Medina, B D'Souza… - Neuroimaging …, 2003 - neuroimaging.theclinics.com
Most causes of headache are benign; however, there are a small percentage of headaches
that require urgent diagnostic evaluation and treatment [1]. These include subarachnoid …
that require urgent diagnostic evaluation and treatment [1]. These include subarachnoid …
Seizure Disorders: Functional MR Imaging for Diagnostic Evaluation and Surgical Treatment—Prospective Study1
LS Medina, B Bernal, C Dunoyer, L Cervantes… - Radiology, 2005 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To prospectively evaluate effect of functional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging
on diagnostic work-up and treatment planning in patients with seizure disorders who are …
on diagnostic work-up and treatment planning in patients with seizure disorders who are …
Children with headache suspected of having a brain tumor: a cost-effectiveness analysis of diagnostic strategies
Objective. To assess the clinical and economic consequences of 3 diagnostic strategies—magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography followed by MRI for positive results …
resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography followed by MRI for positive results …
Three-dimensional CT maximum intensity projections of the calvaria: a new approach for diagnosis of craniosynostosis and fractures
LS Medina - American journal of neuroradiology, 2000 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
three-dimensional CT maximum intensity projection (MIP) can depict suture patency, extent
of synostosis (ie, complete versus incomplete bone bridging), fracture extent and conspicuity, …
of synostosis (ie, complete versus incomplete bone bridging), fracture extent and conspicuity, …
Children with macrocrania: clinical and imaging predictors of disorders requiring surgery
LS Medina, K Frawley, D Zurakowski… - American journal …, 2001 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Macrocrania is a common pediatric clinical condition
affecting up to 5% of the population. The purpose of this study was to determine clinical and …
affecting up to 5% of the population. The purpose of this study was to determine clinical and …
Diagnostic performance of MRI and MR myelography in infants with a brachial plexus birth injury
LS Medina, I Yaylali, D Zurakowski, J Ruiz… - Pediatric …, 2006 - Springer
Background Detailed evaluation of a brachial plexus birth injury is important for treatment
planning. Objective To determine the diagnostic performance of MRI and MR myelography in …
planning. Objective To determine the diagnostic performance of MRI and MR myelography in …