Archievement2015

Original papers in English

(1)Matsuura N, Urashima M, Fukumoto W, Sunamori H, Tatusgami F, Toyota N, Awai K. Radiation dose reduction at coronary artery calcium scoring by using a low tube current technique and hybrid iterative reconstruction. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2015; 39: 119-24

(2)Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Yamagami T, Shuji Date, Chikako Fujioka, Masao Kiguchi, Kazuo Awai. A new technique for noise reduction at coronary CT angiography with multi-phase data-averaging and non-rigid image registration. Eur Radiol. 2015; 25: 41-8

(3)Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Fukumoto W, Kaichi Y, Fujioka C, Kiguchi M, Yamamoto H, Kihara Y, Awai K. Radiation dose reduction for coronary artery calcium scoringat 320-detector CT with adaptive iterative dose reduction 3D. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2015; 31: 1045-52.

(4) Honda Y, Goto K, Sentani K, Yasui W, Ikeda K, Matsubara A, Awai K. T Categorization of Urothelial Carcinomas of the Ureter With CT: Preliminary Study of New Diagnostic Criteria Proposed for Differentiating T2 or Lower From T3 or Higher. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015; 4: 792-7

(5) Tsushima H, Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Urabe Y, Tatsugami F, Awai K, Kihara Y. Association of Epicardial and Abdominal Visceral Adipose Tissue With Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients With a Coronary Artery Calcium Score of Zero. Circ J. 2015; 79: 1084-91.

(6) Matsumoto, M, Koike S, Kashima S, Awai K. Geographic distribution of CT, MRI and PET devices in Japan: A longitudinal analysis based on national census data.Pros One. 2015; 10: e0126036.

(7)Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Kajiwara K, Ishikawa M, Murakami Y, Uemura K, Awai K. Arteriography after embolization before distal pancreatectomy with en bloc celiac axis resection. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2015; Epub ahead of print

(8)Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Tani C, Date S, Akiyama Y, Kuroda Y, Sakai A, Awai K. Iterative decomposition of water and fat with echo asymmetry and least-squares estimation (IDEAL) magnetic resonance imaging as a biomarker for symptomatic multiple myeloma. PLoS One. 2015; 10: e0116842.

(9)Masuda T, Funama Y, Nakaura T, Imada N, Satoh T, Yamashita Y, Awai K. Delivering the saline chaser via a spiral flow-generating tube improves arterial enhancement for CT angiography of the lower extremities. Journal of computer assisted tomography. 2015; in press.

(10) Yoshimatsu R, Yamagami T, Miura H, Hashiba M. Factors related to thrombosis of gastric varix during balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration Acta Radiol. 2015; 56: 592-7

(11) Fujino H, Kimura T, Aikata H, Miyaki D, Kawaoka T, Kan H, Fukuhara T,Kobayashi T, Naeshiro N, Honda Y, Tsuge M, Hiramatsu A, Imamura M, Kawakami Y,Hyogo H, Takahashi S, Yoshimatsu R, Yamagami T, Kenjo M, Nagata Y, Awai K,Chayama K. The role of 3D-conformal radiotherapy for major portal vein tumor thrombosis combined with hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatol Res. 2015; 45: 607-17

(12) Kimura T, Aikata H, Takahashi I, Nishibushi I, Doi Y, Kenjo M, Murakami Y, Honda Y, Kakizawa H, Awai K. Chayama K, Nagata Y. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma ineligible for resection or ablation therapies. Hepatol Res. 2015; 45: 378-86

(13) Fukumoto W, Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Tatsugami F, Iida M, Awai K. Additional Value of Diffusion-weighted MRI to Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced Hepatic MRI for the Detection of liver Metastasis:the Difference Depending on the Experience of the Radiologists. Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences. 2015; 64: 15-21

(14)Awai K, Kanematsu M, Kim T, Ichikawa T, Nakamura Y, Nakamoto A, Yoshioka K, Mochizuki T, Matsunaga N, Yamashita Y. The body size index for determining the iodine dose for hepatic dynamic CT: A prospective multicenter study. Radiology. in press

(15)Nakaura T, Nagayama Y, Kidoh M, Nakamura S, Namimoto T, Awai K, Harada K, Yamashita Y. Low contrast dose protocol involving a 100 kVp tube voltage for hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with renal dysfunction. Jpn J Radiol. 2015; 33: 566-576

(16)Nakamura Y, Kimura T, Higaki T, Honda Y, Komoto D, Yamagami T, Iida M, Nagata Y, Honda Y, Aikata H, Chayama K, Awai K. Clinical utility of gadoxetate disodium-enhanced hepatic MRI for stereotactic body radiotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma. Jpn J Radioi. 2015; 33: 627-635

(17)Matsushige T, Akiyama Y, Okazaki T, Shinagawa K, Ichinose N, Awai K, and Kurisu K. Vascular Wall Imaging of Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms with a Hybrid of Opposite-Contrast MR Angiography. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2015; 36: 1507-11

(18)Yoshimatsu R, Yamagami T, Ishikawa M, Kajiwara K, Kakizawa H, Hiyama E, Tashiro H, Murakami Y, Ohge H, Awai K. Embolization therapy for bleeding from jejunal loop varices due to extrahepatic portal vein obstruction. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2015. Epub ahead of print

(19)Hyoung-Ho Kim, Young Ho Choi, Seung Bae Lee, Baba Y, Kyung-Wuk Kim and Sang-Ho Suh. Numerical analysis of the urine flow in a stented ureter with no peristalsis. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering. 2015;26: 215?223

(20)Kyung-Wuk Kim, Young Ho Choi, Seung Bae Lee, Baba Y, Hyoung-Ho Kim and Sang-Ho Suh. Numerical analysis of the effect of side holes of a double J stent on flow rate and pattern. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering . 2015;26: 319-327

(21)Kakinuma R, Moriyama N, Muramatsu Y, Gomi S, Suzuki M, Nagasawa H, Kusumoto M, Aso T, Muramatsu Y, Tsuchida T, Tsuta K, Miyagi Maeshima A,　 Tochigi N, Watanabe S, Sugihara N, Tsukagoshi S, Saito Y, Kazama M, Ashizawa K, Awai K, Honda O, Ishikawa H, Koizumi N, Komoto D, Moriya H, Oda S, Oshiro Y, Yanagawa M, Tomiyama N, Asamura H.Ultra-High-Resolution Computed Tomography of the Lung: Image Quality of a Prototype Scanner. PLOS ONE. 2015; 9: e0137165

(22)Matsumoto M, Koike S, Kashima S, Awai K. Geographic Distribution of Radiologists and Utilization of Teleradiology in Japan: A Longitudinal Analysis Based on National Census Data. PLoS One. 2015;10: e0139723

(23)Ishikawa M, Yamagami T, Kakizawa H, Hieda M, Toyota N, Fukumoto W, Kajiwara K, Yoshimatsu R, Sudo T, Murakami Y, Awai K. Preoperative Coil Embolization in Patients With a Replaced Hepatic Artery Scheduled for Pancreatectomy With Splanchnic Artery Resection Helps to Prevent Ischemic Organ Injury. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2015. Epub ahead of print

(24)Ishikawa M, Kajiwara K, Fukumoto W, Murakami Y, Awai K. Blood Flow Redistribution Using the AMPLATZER Vascular Plug 4 before Distal Pancreatectomy with en Bloc Celiac Axis Resection. JVIR. 2015. in press

(25)Ishikawa M, Horikawa M, Yamagami T, Uchida B, Awai K, Kaufman J. Impact of flow control and composition of N-butyl-2 cyanoacrylate and lipiodol mixtures with and without ethanol. Radiology. 2015. in press

(26)Horikawa M, Ishikawa M, Uchida B, Kaufman J, Khashayar Farsad. Partical Tantalum Coating of Microspheres for Experimental Visualization under Fliuoroscopy and CT. JVIR. 2015. in press

Case reports in English

(1)Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Kajiwara K, Onitake Y, Hiyama E, Awai K. Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration successfully performed for a large gastric varix in combination with temporary occlusion of the splenic artery in a child. Acta Radiol Open. 2015; 4: 1-4

International academic conferences

(1)Awai K, Kanematsu M, Tonsok K, Ichikawa T, Yoshioka K, Mochizuki T, Matsunaga N, Yamashita Y. The optimal body size index for determining the iodine dose for hepatic dynamic CT: a prospective multicenter study using hierarchical multivariate linear regression analysis. ECR2015. Vienna Austria. 2015. 3.4-8

(2)Tanitame K, Takahashi Y, Kaichi Y, Takasu M, Higaki T, Awai K. Precise Volumetry of Orbital Fat: Comparison of IDEAL-FSE and T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging. ECR2015. Vienna Austria. 2015. 3.4-8

(3)Takasu M, Akiyama Y, Akita R, Yokomachi K, Kaichi Y, Date S, Honda M, Awai K. Vertebral bone marrow fat content measured by MRI associated with lower bone mineral density:a human cadaver study. International Society for Magnetic Resonanse in Medicine,23rd annual meeting. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada. 2015. 5.30-6.5

(4)Takasu M, Oshio K, Akiyama Y, Akita R, Yokomachi K, Kaichi Y, Date S, Awai K. Clinical applicatin of gamma distribution model for spinal lesions: Initial clinical results. International Society for Magnetic Resonanse in Medicine,23rd annual meeting. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada. 2015. 5.30-6.5

(5)Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Awai K. Hepatic Perfusion CT : Current Status and Future Perspectives. 15th International Congress of Radiation Research(ICRR2015). Kyouto International Conference Center, Kyoto. 2015.5.25-29.

(6)Ishikawa M, Kajiwara K, Yoshimatu R, Fukumoto W, Yamagami T, Awai K. Useful CT guide for balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration via a subphrenic vein for gastric varices without gastro-renal shunt. ISIR,ISIR＆APCIO2015. Seagaia Convention Center, Miyazaki. 2015.5.28-30.

(7)Fukumoto W, Ishikawa M, Yoshimatu R, Yamagami T, Awai K. Systemic　venous　sampling　for FGF23 to idcntify tumors implicated in tumor-induced osteomalacia(T10). ISIR,ISIR＆APCIO2015. Seagaia Convention Center, Miyazaki. 2015.5.28-30.

(8)Kajiwara K, Ishikawa M, Fukumoto W, Yoshimatu R, Yamagami T, Awai K. Optinal cutoff value for the selective hrterial calcium injection test for insulinomas. ISIR,ISIR＆APCIO2015. Seagaia Convention Center, Miyazaki. 2015.5.28-30.

(9)Tani C, Matubara Y, Iida M, Kagawa R, Tajima G, Sakura N, Awai K. Clinical importance of portal vein imaging in neonates detected hypergalactosemia by mass screening. AOSPR2015. THE GRAND HALL, Tokyo. 2015.6.11-13.

(10)Hyoung-Ho Kim, Young Ho Choi, Seung Bae Lee, Baba Y, Kyung-Wuk Kim and Sang-Ho Suh. Numerical analysis of the urine flow in a stented ureter with no peristalsis. The 4th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (ICBEB2015). Shanghai , China . 2015.8.18-21.

(11)Kyung-Wuk Kim, Young Ho Choi, Seung Bae Lee, Baba Y, Hyoung-Ho Kim and Sang-Ho Suh. Numerical analysis of the effect of side holes of a double J stent on flow rate and pattern. The 4th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (ICBEB2015). Shanghai , China . 2015.8.18-21.

Archievement2014

Original papers in English

(1) Ishikawa M, Yamagami T, Kakizawa H, Hieda M, Toyota N, Fukumoto W, Kajiwara K, Yoshimatsu H, Transarterial therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma Fed by the Right Renal Capsular Artery. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2014; 25: 389-95

(2) Nakaura T, Nagayoshi Y, Awai K, Utsunomiya D, Kawano H, Ogawa H, Yamashita Y, Myocardial bridging is associated with coronary atherosclerosis in the segment proximal to the site of bridging. J Cardiol. 2014; 63: 134-9

(3) Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Ishikawa M, Kajiwara K, Aikata H, Tashiro H, Kakizawa H, Toyoda N, Ohdan H, Awai K. Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization with an interventional-CT system for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after living donor liver transplantation. Hepatogastroenterology. 2014; 61: 1387-92

(4) Kunita E, Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Ohashi N, Oka T, Utsunomiya H, Urabe Y, Tsushima H, Awai K, Budoff MJ, Kihara Y. Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium and epicardial adipose tissue assessed by non-contrast cardiac computed tomography. Atherosclerosis. 2014; 233: 447-53

(5) Takasu M, Tamura T, Kaichi Y, Tanitame K, Akiyama Y, Date S, Sakai A, Kuroda Y, Awai K. Magnetic resonance evaluation of multiple myeloma at 3.0 tesla: how do bone marrow plasma cell percentage and selection of protocols affect lesion conspicuity?. PLoS One. 2014; 9: e85931

(6) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Awai K, Asaoku H, Kuroda Y, Sakai A. Vertebral Fracture Risk of Multiple Myeloma Assessed by a CT-based Finite Element and Trabecular Structure Analysis. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2014; 14: 12-3

(7) Yoshimatsu R, Yamagami T, Miura H, Okuda K. Percutaneous transhepatic sclerotherapy with embolization of the drainage vein for a gastric varix. Acta Radiol Short Rep. 2014; 3: 2047981614530285

(8) Tani C, Funama Y, Fujioka C, Nakamura Y, Komoto D, Aoyama H,Awai K. Radiation dose reduction at MDCT with iterative reconstruction for the prenatal diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia: Preliminary study using normal fetal specimens. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014; 203: 1249-56

(9) Yomamoto H, Awai K, Kuribayashi S, Kihara Y. Rationale and design of the PREDICT (Plaque Registration and Evaluation Detected In Computed Tomography) registry. PREDICT Investigators. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2014 ; 8: 90-6

(10) Yukutake M, Sasaki T, Serikawa M, Minami T, Okazaki A, Ishigaki T, Ishii Y, Kosaka K, Mouri T, Yoshimi S, Shimizu A, Tsuboi T, Tanitame K, Chayama K. Timing of radiological improvement after steroid therapy in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2014; 49: 727-33

(11) Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Kajiwara K, Ishikawa M, Matsumoto T, Kakizawa H, Toyota N, Hasebe T, Awai K. Effectiveness of combined use of imprint cytological and histological examination in CT-guided tissue-core bipsy. Eur Radiol. 2014; 24: 1127-34

(12) Honda Y, Higaki T, Higashihori H, Monzen Y, Tatsugami F, Date S, Awai K. Re-evaluation of detectability of liver metastases by contrast-enhanced CT: Added value of hepatic arterial phase imaging.Jpn J Radioi. 2014; 32: 467-75

(13) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Tanigushi A, Kigushi M, Tsushima S, Date S, Awai K. Measurement of electron density and effective atomic number by dual energy scan using a 320-detector CT scanner with raw data-based analysis: A phantom study. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2014; 38: 824-7

(14) Masuda T, Funama Y, Imada N, Satoh T, Yamagami T, Tatsugami F, Awai K. Prediction of aortic enhancement on coronary CTA images using a test-bolus of diluted contrast material. Acad Radiol. 2014; 21: 1542-46

(15) Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Miura H, Tanaka O, Shimada J, Kato D, Nakamura T, Yamada K, Awai K. Pneumonia occurring after injection of Lipiodol to localize pulmonary nodules before fluoroscopy-aided thoracoscopic resection. Acta Radiol Short Rep. 2014; 3: 2047981613499754.

(16) Kitagawa T, Yamamoto H, Urabe Y, Tsushima H, Utsunomiya H, Tatsugami F, Awai K, Kihara Y, Age-and sex-related differences in coronary plaque high-risk features in patients with acute coronary syndrome assrssed by computed tomography angiography. lnt J Cardiol. 2014; 174: 744-7

(17) Kidon M, Nakaura T, Nakamura S, Awai K, Utsunomiya D, Namimoto T, Harada K, Yamashita Y. Novel contrast-injection protocol for coronary computed tomographic angiography: contrast-injection protocol customized according to the patient's time-attenuation response. Heart Vessels. 2014; 29: 149-55

(18) Naeshiro N, Kakizawa H, Aikata H, Kan H, Fujino H, Fukuhara T, Kobayashi T, Honda Y, Miyaki D, Kawaoka T, Tsuge M, Hiramatsu A, Imamura M, Kawakami Y, Hyogo H, Ishikawa M, Awai K, Chayama K. Percutaneous Transvenous Embolization for Portal-Systemic Shunts associated with Encephalopathy: Long-term outcomes in 14 patients. Hepatol Res. 2014; 44: 740-9

(19) Honda Y, Kimura T, Aikata H, Nakahara T, Naeshiro N, Tanaka M, Miyaki D, Nagaoki Y, Kawaoka T, Takaki S, Hiramatsu A, Waki K, Ishikawa M, Kakizawa H, Kenjo M, Awai K, Nagata Y, Chayama K. Pilot study of stereotactic body radiation therapy combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for small hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatogastroenterology. 2014; 61: 31-6

(20) Takaki Y, Aoyama M, Komoto D, Higaki T, Hiura S, Awai K. Computerized determination of the likelihood of malignancy of pulmonary nodules using high-resolution CT- and positron emission tomography scans. Advanced Biomedical Engineering. 2014; 3: 116-22

(21) Kaichi Y, Kakeda S, Moriya J, Ohnari N, Saito K, Tanaka Y, Tatsugami F Date S, Awai K, Korogi Y, Brain MR findings in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with and without antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2014; 35: 100-5

(22) Naeshiro N, Aikata H, Kakizawa H, Hyogo H, Kan H, Fujino H, Kobayashi T,Fukuhara T, Honda Y, Ohno A, Miyaki D, Kawaoka T, Tsuge M, Hiraga N, Hiramatsu A,Imamura M, Kawakami Y, Takahashi S, Awai K, Chayama K. Long-term outcome of patients with gastric varices treated by balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration. J Gastroenterol Hepatol.2014; 29: 1035-42

(23) Takasu M, Tani C, Kaichi Y, Sakoda Y, Kiguchi M, Date S, Kuroda Y, Sakai, Awai K. A longitudinal CT study of lenalidomide and bortezomib treatment for multiple myeloma: Trabeuclar microarchitecture and biomechanics assessed by a multidetector computed tomography. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk.2014; 14: 485-92

(24) Takasu M, Tani C, Kaichi Y, Tanitame K, Date S, Sakoda Y, Nishi Y, Awai K. Pituitary Volumes and Functions in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency: Volumetric Magnetic Resonance Findings. J Endocrinol. 2014 ；2 : 39-44

(25) Tabata H, Akita T, Matsuura A, Kaishita T, Matsuoka T, Ohisa M, Awai K, Tanaka J. Cost-effectiveness of the Introduction of Low-dose CT Screening in Japanese Smokers Aged 55 to 74 years Old. Hiroshima J Med Sci. 2014; 63: 13-22

(26) Awai K, Higaki T, Tatsugami F. Clinically essential requirement for brain CT with iterative reconstruction. Br J Radiol. 2014; 87: 20140474

(27) Kajiwara K, Urashima M, Yamagami T, Kakizawa H, Matsuura N, Matsuura A, Ohnari T, Ishikawa M, Awai K. Venous sac embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: safety and effectiveness at mid-term follow-up. Acta Radiol. 2014; 55: 1093-8

Review articles in English

(1) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Awai K, Utsunomiya D, Namimoto T, Harada K, Yamashita Y, Dual Energy Raw Data Based Decomposition Analysis on Aquilion ONE. VISIONS. 2014; 23: 32-7

International academic conferences

(1) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Tsushima S, Taniguchi A, Date S, Awai K.Electron density and effective atomic number images generated by dual energy imaging with a 320-detector CT system: A feasibility study. ECR2014. Vienna Austria. 2014. 3. 6-10

(2) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Tani C, Date S, Akiyama Y, Kuroda Y, Sakai A, Awai K.Interrelationships between 3T-MRI-, 64-section-MDCT-, and micro-CT-derived trabecular bone structure parameters: a study in cadavers. The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Joint Annual Meeting. Milano, Italy. 2014. 5.10-16

(3) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Tani C, Date S, Akiyama Y, Kuroda Y, Sakai A, Awai K. Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma at 3.0 Tesla: How Do Bone Marrow Plasma Cell Percentage and Selection of Protocols Affect Lesion Conspicuity? The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Joint Annual Meeting. Milano, Italy. 2014. 5.10-16

(4) Tani C, Funama Y, Fujioka C, Awai K. Towards radiation dose reduction in MDCT with iterative reconstruction for the prenatal diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia: the minimum radiation dose required to evaluate the normal fetal bones?The Society for Pediatric Radiology 57th Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course Washington, D.C. USA. 2014. 5.13-17

(5) Kaichi Y.Transient hypothyroidism:An arterial spin laveling magnetic resonance study. ASNR 52nd Annual Meeting & The Foundation of the ASNR Symposium 2014. Montreal, Canada. 2014. 5.17-22

(6) Matsubara Y, Kaichi Y, Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Date S, Akiyama Y, Yamagami T, Awai K, Okamoto Y, Yamawaki S. Regional cerebral blood flow in depression: Arterial spin labeling magnetic resonance study. ASNR 52nd Annual Meeting & The Foundation of the ASNR Symposium 2014. Montreal, Canada. 2014. 5.17-22

(7) Ishikawa M, Horikawa M, B T. Uchida, HA. Timmermans, JA. Kaufman, Awai K, Yamagami T. A mixture of n-butyl cyanoacrylate , Lipiodol and ethanol under flow control uisng an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) model, is it useful for embolization. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(8) Fukumoto W, Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Iwakado Y, Okubo T, Awai K, Kaichi Y, Kajiwara K. Demonstration of salivary flow from the parotid gland by MR imaging using time-spatial labeling inversion pulse (Time-SLIP) technique: feasibility study using normal volunteers. Demonstration of salivary flow from the parotid gland by MR imaging using time-spatial labeling inversion pulse (Time-SLIP) technique: feasibility study using normal volunteers. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(9) Higaki T, Kaichi Y, Fujioka C, Kiguchi M, Tsushima S, Awai K, Yamagami T, Tatsugami F. Measurement of Electron Density Using Raw data-based　Dual-energy Computed Tomography: Phantom Study. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(10) Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Tatsugami F, Kimura T, Nagata Y, Awai K. Registration Method for Gadoxetate Disodium-enhanced MR and Radiation Dose Distribution Maps using an Extracted Liver-region Mask. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(11) Higaki T, Komoto D, Kaichi Y, Iida K, Hirokawa Y, Awai K. Computer-aided Detection of Epileptic Foci on 18F-FDG-PET Images. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(12) Tani C,Kaichi Y, Honda Y, Komoto D, Date S, Awai K, Fukumoto W. Clinical　Importance of Portal Vein Imaging in Neonates with Mild Hypergalactosemia. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(13) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Tani C, Date S, Kiguchi M, Awai K, Kuroda Y, Sakai A. Predicting pathologic spine fracture in multiple myeloma patients using trabecular microarchitecture and CT-based finite element analysis: a longitudinal study. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(14) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Kiguchi M, Tsushima S, Taniguchi A, Awai K, Kaichi Y. Understanding general principles and new technologies at dual energy CT. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(15) Kaichi Y, Higaki T, Tani C, Nakamura Y, Tatsugami F, Awai K. Clinical Utility and Pitfalls of Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) in Depressed Patients. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(16) Nakamura Y. Liver Metastasis from Colorectal Cancer: What the Radiologists Must Know to Deliver the Best Treatment. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(17) Honda Y, Fukumoto W, Komoto D, Tanitame K, Date S, Awai K. Role of the Preoperative CT Analysis in Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(18) Honda Y, Higaki T, Kaichi Y, Tani C, Taniguchi A, Awai K. CT Urography (CTU) Using New CT Technologies: Clinical Advantages of a Proposed Scan and Contrast Injection Protocol. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

(19) Saeki K, Yamagami T, Misezaki Y, Kono S, Ishifuro M, ?Awai K. Usefulness of the max entrance skin dose measured with CareMonitor irrespective of changes in the geometry of the angiography system. Scientific posters. RSNA 2014. Chicago, USA. 2014. 11.30-12.5

Archievement2013

Original papers in English

(1) Aoyama M, Nakayama Y, Awai K, Inomata Y, Yamashita Y. A simple method for accurate liver volume estimation by use of curve-fitting: a pilot study. Radiol Phys Technol. 2013; 6: 180-6

(2) Tatsugami F, Awai K, Takada H, Yoshioka S, Takeda Y, Morita H, Narumi Y. Reduction of interpatient variability of arterial enhancement using a new bolus tracking system in 320-detector computed tomographic coronary angiography.J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2013; 37: 79-83

(3) Funama Y, Sugaya Y, Miyazaki O, Utsunomiya D, Yamashita Y, Awai K. Automatic exposure control at MDCT based on the contrast-to-noise ratio: Theoretical background and phantom study. Phys Med. 2013; 29: 39-47

(4) Nakamura Y, Tashiro H, Nambu J, Ohdan H, Kakizawa H, Date S, Awai K. Detectability of hepatocellular carcinoma by gadoxetate disodium-enhanced hepatic MRI: Tumor-by-tumor analysis in explant livers. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2013; 37: 684-91

(5) Kidoh M, Nakaura T, Awai K, Utsunomiya D, Sakaino N, Harada K, Uemura S, Yamashita Y. Compact-bolus dynamic CT protocol with a test bolus technique in 64-MDCT coronary angiography: comparison of fixed injection rate and duration protocol. Jpn J Radiol. 2013; 31: 115-22

(6) Honda Y, Kimura T, Aikata H, Kobayashi T, Fukuhara T, Masaki K, Nakahara T, Naeshiro N, Ono A, Miyaki D, Nagaoki Y, Kawaoka T, Takaki S, Hiramatsu A, Ishikawa M, Kakizawa H, Kenjo M, Takahashi S, Awai K, Nagata Y, Chayama K. Stereotactic body radiation therapy combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for small hepatocellular carcinoma. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013; 28: 530-6

(7) Kidoh M, Nakaura T, Oda S, Namimoto T, Awai K, Yoshinaka I, Harada K, Yamashita Y. Contrast enhancement during hepatic computed tomography: effect of total body weight, height, body mass index, blood volume, lean body weight, and body surface area. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2013; 37: 159-64

(8) Kidoh M, Nakaura T, Awai K, Matsunaga Y, Tanoue K, Harada K, Uemura S, Yamashita Y. Low-contrast dose protection protocol for diagnostic computed tomography in patients at high-risk for contrast-induced nephropathy. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2013; 37: 289-96

(9) Tanitame K, Sone T, Miyoshi M, Akiyama Y, Takasu M, Otani K, Date S, Kiuchi R, Awai K. Ocular Volumetry using Fast High Resolution MRI during Visual Fixation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2013; 34; 870-6

(10) Nakamura Y, Hirokawa Y, Kitamura S, Yamasaki W, Arihiro K, Tatsugami F, Iida M, Kakizawa H, Date S, Awai K. Effect of lapatinib on hepatic parenchymal enhancement on gadoxetate disodium (EOB)-enhanced MRI scans of the rat liver. Jpn J Radiol. 2013; 31: 386-92

(11) Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Ohashi N, Utsunomiya H, Kunita E, Oka T, Urabe Y, Tsushima H, Awai K, Kihara Y. Noncalcified atherosclerotic lesions with vulnerable characteristics detected by coronary CT angiography and future coronary events. JCCT. 2013; 7: 192-9

(12) Ichikawa T, Okada M, Kondo H, Sou H, Murakami T, Kanematsu M, Yoshikawa S, Shiosakai K, Hayakawa A, Awai K, Yoshimitsu K, Yamashita Y. Recommended iodine dose for multiphasic contrast-enhanced mutidetector-row computed tomography imaging of liver for assessing hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma: multicenter prospective study in 77 general hospitals in japan. Acad Radiol. 2013; 20: 1130-6

(13) Okada M, Kondo H, Sou H, Murakami T, Kanematsu M, Ichikawa T, Yoshikawa S, Shiosakai K, Hayakawa A, Awai K, Yoshimitsu K, Yamashita Y. The efficacy of contrast protocol in hepatic dynamic computed tomography: multicenter prospective study in community hospitals. Springer Plus. 2013; 2: 367

(14) Miyaki D, Aikata H, Kan H, Fujino H, Urabe A, Masaki K, Fukuhara T, Kobayashi T, Naeshiro N, Nakahara T, Kawaoka T, Hiramatsu A,Takahashi S, Ishikawa M, Kakizawa H, Awai K, Chayama K. Clinical outcome of sorafenib treatment in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma refractory to hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013; 28: 1834-41

(15) Kidoh M, Nakaura T, Awai K, Yuba K, Kobayashi T, Park YK, Yagi T, Harada K,Yamashita Y.Novel connecting tube for saline chaser in contrast-enhanced CT: the effect of spiral flow of saline on contrast enhancement. Eur Radiol. 2013; 23: 3213-8

(16) Urabe Y, Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Utsunomiya H, Tsushima H, Tatsugami F, Awai K, Kihara Y. Association between serum levels of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and coronary plaque detected by coronary computed tomography angiography in patients receiving statin therapy. Circ J. 2013; 77: 2578-85

(17) Nakamura Y, Urashima M, Toyota N, Ono C, Iida M, Fukumoto W, Kaichi Y Tani C, Honda Y, Komoto D, Tatsugami F, Iida M, Kakizawa H, Date S, Awai K. Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI): utility of measuring the diameters of the superior mesenteric artery and superior mesenteric vein at multidetector CT. Jpn J Radiol. 2013; 31: 737-43

(18) Yoshimatsu R, Yamagami T, Miura H, Matsumoto T, Prediction of therapeutic effectiveness according to CT findings after therapeutic lymphangiography for lymphatic leakage Journal. Jpn J Radiol. 2013; 31: 797-802

(19) Toyota N, Nakamura Y, Hieda M, Akiyama N, Terada H, Matsuura N, Nishiki M, Kono H, Kohno H, Irei T, Yoshikawa Y, Kuraoka K, Taniyama K, Awai K, Diagnostic capability of gadoxetate disodium-enhanced liber MRI for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: Comparison with multi-detector CT. Hiroshima J Med Sci. 2013; 62: 55-61

(20) Takahashi Y, Tanitame K, Yokomachi K, Akiyama Y, Kaichi Y, Awai K, Precise size evaluation of extraocular muscles using fat-suppressed fast T1-weighted gradient-recalled echo imaging and multiple gaze fixation targets. Jpn J Radiol. 2013; 31: 812-18

(21) Kajiwara K, Urashima M, Yamagami T, Kakizawa H, Matsuura N, Matsuura A, Ohnari T, Ishikawa M, Awai K. Venous sac embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: safety and effectiveness at mid-term follow-up. Acta Radiol. 2013; Epub ahead of print

(22) Utsunomiya H, Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Kunita E, Urabe Y, Tsushima H, Hidaka T, Awai K, Kihara Y. Incremental prognostic value of cardiac computed tomography angiography in asymptomatic aortic stenosis: significance of aortic valve calcium score. Int J Cardiol. 2013; 168: 5205-11

(23) Kawasaki K, Imazaki M, Hasegawa R, Shiba S, Takahashi H, Sato K, Ota J, Suzuki H, Awai K, Sakamoto H, Tajima O, Tsukamoto A, Kikuchi T, Kageyama T, Kato K. A new reference point for patient dose estimation in neurovascular interventional radiology.　Radiol Phys Technol. 2013; 6: 349-55.

Review articles in English

(1) Ohno I, Hayashi H, Aonuma K, Horio M, Kashihara N, Okada H, Komatsu Y, Tamura S, Awai K, Yamashita Y, Kuwatsuru R, Hirayama A, Saito Y, Murohara T, Tamaki N, Sato A, Takayama T, Imai E, Yasuda Y, Koya D, Tsubakihara Y, Horie S, Korogi Y, Narumi Y, Hayakawa K, Daida H, Node K, Kubota I; Japanese Society of Nephrology, Japan Radiological Society, and Japanese Circulation Society Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. Clin Exp Nephrol. 2013; 17: 441-79.

(2) Ohno I, Hayashi H, Aonuma K, Horio M, Kashihara N, Okada H, Komatsu Y, Tamura S, Awai K, Yamashita Y, Kuwatsuru R, Hirayama A, Saito Y, Murohara T, Tamaki N, Sato A, Takayama T, Imai E, Yasuda Y, Koya D, Tsubakihara Y, Horie S, Korogi Y, Narumi Y, Hayakawa K, Daida H, Node K, Kubota I.　 Guidelines on the use of iodinated contrast media in patients with kidney disease 2012: digest version : JSN, JRS, and JCS Joint Working Group. Jpn J Radiol. 2013; 31: 546-84

Case reports in English

(1) Saeki Y, Ide K, Kakizawa H, Ishikawa M, Tashiro H, Ohdan H. Controlling the bleeding of jejunal varices formed at the site of choledochojejunostomy: report of 2 cases and a review of the literature. Surgery Today. 2013; 43: 550-5

International academic conferences

(1) Sato T. Experience of successful retrieving of broken guidewire in the below the ankle area. LINC Asiapacific 2013. ASIA world expo Hongkong. 2013. 3.18-20

(2) Nakamura Y. Diagnostic capavility of multidete4ctor CT for nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia(NOMI). ACAR2013(The 4th Asian Congress of Abdominal Radiology). Kaohsiung Medical University International Academic Research Building. .2013. 3.22-24

(3) Honda Y. New CT grading system for accurate T-staging of the urothelial cancer. ACAR2013(The 4th Asian Congress of Abdominal Radiology). Kaohsiung Medical University International Academic Research Building.. 2013 .3.22-24

(4) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Kiguchi M, Date S, Awai K. A new method for radiation dose reduction at cardiac CT with multi-phase data-averaging and non-rigid image registration: Preliminary clinical trial. ECR2013. Vienna Austria. 2013. 3.7-11

(5) Matsuura A, Iinuma T, Awai K. Analysis of cost-benefit of low-dose CT(LDCT) lung cancer screening from the point of view of cost for lung cancer therapy in simulation model. ECR2013. Vienna Austria. 2013. 3.7-11

(6) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Date S, Asaoku H, Kuroda Y, Sakai A, Nanago N, Awai K. Vertebral fracture risk of multiple myeloma assessed by a CT-based finite element- and trabecular structure analysis. 14TH International Myeloma Workshop. Kyoto international Conference Center. 2013. 4.3-7

(7) Takasu M, Tani C, Kaichi Y, Date S, Akiyama Y, Kuroda Y, Sakai A, Awai K. Can IDEAL-MR imaging of multiple myelomabe used as a biomarker for Predicting symptomatic myeloma. 14TH International Myeloma Workshop. Kyoto international Conference Center. 2013. 4.3-7

(8) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Ishikawa M, Akiyama Y, Date S, Sakai A, Kuroda Y, Awai K. MR Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma at 3.0 Tesla: How do bone marrow signal intensity and selection of protocols affect　lesion conspicuity. ISMRM 21st Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Salt Lake City　USA. 2013. 4.20-26

(9) Kaichi Y, Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Honda Y, Komoto D, Date S, Awai K, Akiyama Y, Okamoto Y, Yamawaki S. Regional cerebral blood flow in depression:Arterial spin labeling magnetic resonance study. ASNR 51st annual meeting and foundation of the ASNR symposium 2013. San Diego Convention Center. 2013. 5.18-23

(10) Sato T. A case of successful crossing highly calcified lesion: PIERCE technique. Complex cardiovascular catheter therapeutics 2013. Rosen creek hotel Orlando, USA. 2013.6 17-21

(11) Sato T. Experience of successful retrieving of broken guidewire in the below the ankle area. CIRSE 2013. Borcelona Spain. 2013. 9.14-18

(12) Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Miura H, matsumoto T, Hasebe T, Awai K, Yamada K. Diagnostic performance of CT-guided lung biopsy for ground-glass opacity lesions. CIRSE 2013. Borcelona Spain. 2013. 9.14-18

(13) Komoto D, Aoyama M, Takaki Y, Higaki T, Fukumoto W, Awai K. Estimation of Pulmonary Nodule Malignancy: Effect of a Computer-aided Diagnosis System Integrating PET and HRCT Findings on the Performance of Radiologists. RSNA 2013. McCormick Place,chicago. 2013.12.1-6

(14) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Kigushi M, Fukumoto W, Date S, Awai K. A New Method for Noise Reduction at Coronary CT Angiography with Multi-phase Data-averaging and Non-rigid Image Registration. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(15) Tani C, Funama Y, Fujioka C, Honda Y, Nakamura Y, Awai K. Radiation Dose Reduction at MDCT for the Prenatal Diagnosis of Skeletal Dysplasia. . RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(16) Nakamura Y, Kimura T, Higaki T, Tatsugami F, Nagata Y, Awai K. Clinical Utility of Weighted Liver Spleen Contrast Using Gadoxetate Disodium-enhanced Hepatic MRI: Pre-evaluation of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(17) Takasu M, Honda Y, Date M, Kigushi M, Matsuzaki K, Awai K. Trabecular Bone Changes and Subclinical Secondary Osteoporosis Following Gastrectomy Detected by Multidetector CT. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(18) Takasu M, Nakamura Y, Komoto D, Ishikawa M, Kigushi M, Awai K. CT-based Finite Element Modeling and Microstructural Analysis Detect Reduced Bone Mineral Content and Bone Strength in the Spine after CT Fluoroscopy-guided Interventional Procedures. RSNA 2013. McCormick Place,chicago. December 3,2013

(19) Nakamura N, Toyota N, Date S, Honda Y, Awai K. Diagnostic Accuracy of the Placenta Accreta by Non-contrast Enhanced MR Imaging. RSNA 2013. Lakeside Learning Center,chicago. December 3,2013

(20) Nakaura T, Awai K, Harada K, Yamashita Y. Novel Connecting Tube for Saline Chaser in Contrast-enhanced CT: The Effect of Spiral Flow of Saline on Contrast Enhancement. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(21) Takasu M, Kaishi Y, Ishikawa M, Date S, Akiyama Y, Awai K. Can IDEAL-MR Imaging of Multiple Myeloma Be Used as a Biomarker for Predicting Symptomatic Myeloma? RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(22) Honda Y, Goto K, Ikeda K, Higaki T, Date S, Awai K. Differentiation between T2- and T3 Urothelial Cancer by Using MDCT: Proposal of New Diagnostic Criteria. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(23) Masuda T, Funama Y, Imada N, Inada S, Awai K. Usefulness of Large Beam-shaping Filters at Different Tube Voltages of Pediatric CT. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(24) Takasu M, Kaichi Y, Ishikawa M, Date S, Kiguchi M, Awai K. A Longitudinal CT Study of Lenalidomide and Bortezomib Treatment for Multiple Myeloma: Trabecular Microarchitecture and Biomechanics Assessed by a CT-based Finite Element Model. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(25) Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Kigushi M, Date S, Taniguchi A, Awai K. Radiation Dose Reduction for Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring at 320-detector CT with Iterative Reconstruction: Preliminary Clinical Study. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(26) Suzaki K, Higaki T, Funama Y, Awai K. Supervised Conversion of Ultra-low-Dose to Higher-dose CT Images by Using Pixel-based Machine Learning: Phantom and Initial Patient Studies. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(27) Nakamura Y, Toyota N, Date S, Kaichi Y, Honda Y, Awai K. Diagnostic Accuracy of the Placenta Accreta by Non-contrast Enhanced MR Imaging. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(28) Komoto D, Tani C, Kaichi Y, Honda Y, Date S, Awai K. Fortuitous Detection of Additional Tumors at 18F-FDG PET/CT: Incidence, Tips for not Overlooking Their Presence, and Clinical Significance. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(29) Tani C, Honda Y, Kaichi Y, Komoto D, Date S, Awai K. Comprehensive Understanding Radiation Dose Reduction at Pediatric CT. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(30) Fukumoro W, Urashima M, Kajiwara K, Honda Y, Date S, Awai K. Radiologists Often Miss Infective Endocarditis (IE), a Possible Etiologic Factor for Fever of Unknown Origin and Abscess.. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(31) Yasuda H, Tasugami F, Misezaki Y, Higaki T, Honda Y, Awai K. Understanding Dose Reduction Techniques at Cardiac CT for Daily Clinical Practice. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(32) Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Tasugami F, Date S, Taniguchi A, Awai K. The Treatment Response of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Evaluation with Imaging Biomarkers. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(33) Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Akiyama Y, Fukumoto W, Kamata M, Awai K. A New Distortion Correction Technique for Computed Diffusion Weighted Imaging (cDWI). RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(34) Tanitame K, Tanki N, Tanitame N, Fukumoto W, Honda Y, Awai K. Ocular CT Imaging: What Should Radiologists Know in Diagnostic CT Imaging of Ocular Diseases and Incidental Findings of Eyeballs on Head CT Scan. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA.2013. 12.1-6

(35) Fukumoto W, Higaki T, Tatsugami F, Nakamura Y, Taniguchi A, Awai K. Understanding the Principle, Image Characteristics, and Radiation Dose of Full- and Hybrid Iterative Reconstruction (IR) at CT. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(36) Fukumoto W, Akiyama Y, Tatsugami F, Honda Y, Kassai Y, Awai K. Expanding the use of Flow-labeling MRI: Clinical Applications of the Time-spatial Labeling Inversion Pulse (Time-SLIP) Technique. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(37) Nishiki M, Honda Y, Toyota N, Nakamura Y, Date S, Awai K. The Differential Diagnosis of Perirenal Space Tumors Requires Integration of Imaging and Clinical Findings: A Systematic Three-step Approach. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6

(38) Yamagami T, Yoshimatsu R, Miura H, Ishikawa M, Yamada K, Awai K. Balloon-occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration for Large Gastric Varices: What We Need to Know. RSNA 2013. Chicago, USA. 2013. 12.1-6