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
