A tomografia computadorizada, ferramenta de diagnóstico indispensável na rotina médica, tem seu emprego justificado por proporcionar imagens com alto padrão de qualidade e sem sobreposição de estruturas e distorções, porém sua utilização tem sido limitada, principalmente devido ao alto custo e à alta dose de radiação ao paciente. Um novo tipo de tomografia computadorizada, que utiliza o princípio do feixe cônico, foi desenvolvido para obtenção de imagens com alto padrão de qualidade, menor dose de radiação, menor custo e aplicação na Odontologia, uma vez que obtém imagem de áreas pequenas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo comparativo entre o canal anatômico e o canal cirúrgico de vinte primeiros pré-molares inferiores utilizando o tomógrafo NewTom. Para tanto foram obtidas três imagens de cortes axiais tomográficos do canal anatômico e três do canal cirúrgico de cada dente, utilizando o QR-DVT 9000 software. Os resultados mostraram que a metodologia aplicada foi capaz de identificar medidas maiores do canal cirúrgico em relação ao anatômico. Conclui-se que este novo tipo de tomografia pode ser indicado para estudos que envolvem a morfologia do canal radicular. / Computed tomography, a very important tool in medical diagnostical routine, has been used due to the high quality images it produces, without double images or distortions however its utilization has been restricted due to the high costs and the high levels of radiation that the patient is exposed. A modern type of computed tomography, that uses the cone been was developed to obtain high quality images, less radiation exposition, less costs and odontology applications, because it can obtain images of small areas. The objective of this research is to compare the anatomic root canal and the surgical root canal of twenty lower premolars. To do this it was obtained three images of the axial slices of the anatomic root canal and three images of the surgical root canal of each tooth, using the QR-DVT 9000 software (NewTom 3G). The results shown bigger measures of the surgical root canal comparing to the anatomic root canal. Therefore this new model of tomography can be indicated to morphologic study of the root canal.

A angiografia coronariana por tomografia computadorizada (ACTC) é um exame bem estabelecido no diagnóstico da doença arterial coronariana. Entretanto, segmentos coronarianos submetidos a implante de stent podem apresentar limitação na avaliação luminal. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o valor adicional da perfusão miocárdica por tomografia computadorizada (PMTC) à avaliação anatômica isolada pela ACTC em portadores de stent, tendo o cateterismo (CATE) como referência. Quarenta e seis pacientes (56,9±7,2 anos, 28 homens) com indicação clínica de CATE em até 60 dias foram submetidos à avaliação combinada de ACTC e PMTC, por meio de tomógrafo de 64 detectores (Aquillion 64, Toshiba). A aquisição foi iniciada com a fase de estresse (PMTC) usando-se dipiridamol a 0,56mg/kg/4min e 60ml de contraste a 3ml/s, seguido de reversão com aminofilina 240mg e metoprolol (até 20mg). Em seguida, realizou-se a ACTC com 80-90ml de constraste a 5ml/s. Os dados da PMTC, da ACTC, e do CATE foram analisados por dois observadores independentes, sem informações clínicas dos pacientes. Primariamente analisou-se a ACTC, seguida da avaliação da PMTC. Concluída esta fase, os observadores tinham a possibilidade de reclassificar os segmentos coronarianos submetidos a stent cuja avaliação estivesse limitada ou inadequada por artefatos. A dose total média de radiação foi 15,83±4,93 mSv e todos os exames foram adequados. Um total de 129 segmentos coronarianos foi avaliado na ACTC, bem como os respectivos territórios miocárdicos pela PMTC. Destes, 54 territórios (42%) eram relacionados à presença de stents, sendo 19 com stents de avaliação adequada e 23 com avaliação luminal limitada, porém possível, e 12 segmentos de avaliação inadequada (sem possibilidade de avaliação luminal). Os valores de sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo, valor preditivo negativo e acurácia para a ACTC isolada nos territórios com stents foram de, respectivamente: 85%, 76%, 85%, 76% e 81%, e com o uso combinado da ACTC + PMTC foram de, respectivamente 88%, 95%, 97%, 83% e 92% (p=0,0314). Nos territórios com stent e avaliação luminal prejudicada (limitada ou inadequada) os valores para análise da ACTC isolada foram de, respectivamente: 83%, 71%, 75%, 80% e 77% e após a análise da ACTC + PMTC foram de, respectivamente: 89%, 94%, 94%, 89% e 92% (p = 0,0441). A avaliação combinada da ACTC + PMTC permitiu melhorar a acurácia diagnóstica da avaliação de obstrução coronariana significativa em pacientes portadores de stents, comparativamente à avaliação isolada da ACTC / Coronary computed tomography angiography (coronary CTA) is a well established examination in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the segments with prior coronary stent implantation may have limited luminal evaluation. The aim of this study is to assess the incremental value of myocardial computed tomography perfusion (myocardial CTP) to the anatomical assessment by coronary CTA alone in patients with stents, using catheterization (CAT) as a reference method. Forty-six patients (56.9 ± 7.2 years, 28 men) referred to CAT by clinical indication within 60 days, were evaluated with combined evaluation of coronary CTA and myocardial CTP through 64-detector CT scanner (Aquillion 64, Toshiba). The acquisition protocol began with the stress phase (myocardial CTP), using dipyridamole to 0.56 mg/kg/4min and 60ml of contrast (3ml/s), followed by a bolus of aminophylline 240 mg and metoprolol (up to 20mg). After, it was performed the coronary CTA wih 80-90ml of contrast (5 ml/s). Data from the myocardial CTP, coronary CTA and CAT were analyzed by two independent observers, with no knowledge to clinical information. The observers reviewed the coronary CTA findings, and in a second time performed the evaluation of myocardial CTP. So, they had the possibility to reclassify segments with coronary stent that were considered with limited or inadequate assessment due to artifacts. Mean total dose of radiation was 15.83 ± 4.93 mSv, and all examinations were interpretable. A total of 129 coronary segments were evaluated by coronary CTA, and also were their correspondent myocardial territories by myocardial CTP. Of these, 54 territories (42%) were related to the presence of stents, 19 stents with adequate evaluation, 23 with limited evaluation, but possible, and 12 with inadequate evaluation (no luminal assessment possible). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy for the coronary CTA in territories with stents were respectively: 85%, 76%, 85%, 76% and 81%, and the combined use of coronary CTA + Myocardial CTP were respectively 88%, 95%, 97%, 83% and 92% (p=0.0314). In territories with impaired luminal stent evaluation (limited or inadequate), the values for analysis of coronary CTA alone were: 83%, 71%, 75%, 80% and 77%, and after analysis of myocardial CTP were, respectively: 89%, 94%, 94%, 89% and 92% (p = 0.0441). The combined evaluation of the coronary CTA and myocardial CTP has improved the diagnostic accuracy of the evaluation of significant coronary obstruction in patients with stents, compared to the assessment of coronary CTA alone

Introdução: Os objetivos deste estudo foram comparar a extrusão apical de debris durante a desobturação com WaveOne Gold, ProTaper retratamento, D-RaCe ou limas manuais; descrever as falhas e/ou fraturas ocorridas nos instrumentos de NiTi; e comparar o WaveOne Gold com os sistemas ProTaper e RaCe em relação à quantidade de material obturador remanescente, transporte apical (TA) e tempo de trabalho após a desobturação e após o repreparo de canais radiculares curvos. Materiais e Métodos: Quarenta canais mésiovestibulares de molares superiores foram preparados, obturados e divididos em 4 grupos (n=10): WOG) WaveOne Gold Primary e Medium; PTG) ProTaper Retreatmento e ProTaper Next; RCG) D-RaCe e RaCe; e LM) Limas manuais. A extrusão de debris foi determinada subtraindo-se o peso final do peso inicial dos Eppendorfs. Os instrumentos de NiTi (n=18) foram analisados em MEV antes e após a desobturação. A quantidade de material obturador remanescente e o TA foram avaliados em micro-TC. O tempo de trabalho foi anotado e comparado. Os dados foram estatisticamente analisados (α=.05). Resultados: WOG extruiu menos debris do que LM e RCG (P<.05), e foi similar ao PTG (P>.05). Não houve diferença entre LM, PTG e RCG (P>.05). A análise em MEV mostrou, dos 18 instrumentos avaliados, 3 fraturas e 10 deformações. Nas duas etapas avaliadas, WOG apresentou similar (P>.05) e menor (P<.05) quantidade de material obturador remanescente do que PTG e RCG, respectivamente. A quantidade de material no WOG e RCG foi menor após o repreparo (P<.05). Na desobturação, WOG teve maior TA em 4mm do que em 2mm (P<.05). Em 2mm, o TA do WOG foi menor do que RCG (P<.05), e em 4mm foi igual ao PTG e RCG (P>.05). Na desobturação, o tempo de trabalho no grupo LM foi maior que nos demais (P<.05). No repreparo, WOG foi mais rápido do que PTG e RCG (P<.05). Conclusões: Todos os instrumentos causaram extrusão de debris, sendo que o WOG apresentou os menores valores. Nenhum sistema removeu completamente o material obturador de raízes mésiovestibulares de molares superiores. Considerando os baixos valores de TA obtidos, os instrumentos avaliados foram considerados seguros para desobturação e repreparo de canais curvos. A desobturação com LM foi mais lenta do que com os instrumentos de NiTi. O sistema reciprocante foi mais rápido do que os rotatórios no reprepro. / Introduction: The aims of this study were to assess the amount of apically extruded debris during filling removal with WaveOne Gold, ProTaper Retreatment, D-RaCe or hand files; to describe failures of NiTi instruments; and to compare WaveOne Gold with ProTaper and RaCe systems regarding remaining filling material, apical transportation (AT) and working time after filling removal and after shaping of curved root canals. Methods: Forty mesiobuccal canals of maxillary molars were prepared, filled, and assigned into 4 groups (n=10): WOG) WaveOne Gold Primary and Medium; PTG) ProTaper Retreatment and ProTaper Next; RCG) D-RaCe and RaCe; HF) Hand files. The amount of extruded debris was determined by subtracting the final from the initial Eppendorfs weight. The NiTi instruments (n=18) used for filling removal were analyzed pre and post-operatively by SEM. Micro-CT analysis assessed the residual filling material and AT. Working time was recorded and compared. Data were statistically analyzed (α=.05). Results: WOG produced less debris compared with HF and RCG (P<.05), and similar to PTG (P>.05). HF, PTG and RCG showed no difference (P>.05). SEM analyses after filling removal showed, from the 18 instruments evaluated, 3 fractures and 10 deformations. In both evaluated steps, WOG had similar (P>.05) and less (P<.05) amount of filling material as PTG and RCG, respectively. The remaining material in WOG and RCG was lower after shaping (P<.05). In filling removal, WOG had higher AT at 4mm than at 2mm (P<.05). At 2mm, AT of WOG was lower than RCG (P<.05), and at 4mm, was equal to PTG and RCG (P>.05). In filling removal, working time in HF group was significantly higher than others (P<.05). In shaping step WOG was faster than PTG and RCG (P<.05). Conclusions: All instruments tested caused debris extrusion, with WOG presenting the lowest values. Neither system could completely remove the filling material of mesiobuccal canals of maxillary molars. Considering the low AT values obtained, the instruments evaluated were safe for filling removal and shaping of curved canals. Filling removal with HF was slower than with the NiTi files. The reciprocating system was faster than the rotary in shaping the root canals.

Regional deposition and ventilation of particles by generation, lobe and lung during steady inhalation in a computed tomography (CT) based human airway model are investigated numerically. The airway model consists of a seven-generation human airway tree, with oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. The turbulent flow in the upper respiratory tract is simulated by large-eddy simulation. The flow boundary conditions at the peripheral airways are derived from CT images at two lung volumes to produce physiologically-realistic regional ventilation. Particles with diameter less than 2.5 microns are selected for study because smaller particles tend to penetrate to the more distal parts of the lung. The current generational particle deposition efficiencies agree well with existing measurement data. Generational deposition efficiencies exhibit similar dependence on particle Stokes number regardless of generation, whereas deposition and ventilation efficiencies vary by lobe and lung, depending on airway morphology and airflow ventilation. In particular, regardless of particle size, the left lung receives a greater proportion of the particle bolus as compared to the right lung in spite of greater flow ventilation to the right lung. This observation is supported by the left-right lung asymmetry of particle ventilation observed in medical imaging. It is found that the particle-laden turbulent laryngeal jet flow, coupled with the unique geometrical features of the airway, causes a disproportionate amount of particles to enter the left lung.

Thesis (MMED. (Forensic Medicine)) --University of Limpopo, 2019 / Traumatic intracranial haemorrhages are common, carry a high mortality rate and are therefore commonly known in the practice of forensic pathology as unnatural deaths. Studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in mortality rate among patients who received surgical interventions compared to patients who were treated medically. Missed or mis-diagnoses, which may be apparent during an autopsy procedure, present possible missed treatment opportunities. Aim/objective and methods The study investigated the discrepancy rate and discrepancy pattern of diagnosis between antemortem brain computed tomography (CT) scan findings and autopsy findings in deceased patients with traumatic intracranial haemorrhage (TIH). A quantitative retrospective descriptive study was conducted based on bodies presented with TIH at Pietersburg Hospital Forensic Pathology Department. A total of consecutive 85 cases with antemortem CT (ACT) scan findings were compared to autopsy findings using percentage agreement and Cohen’s kappa statistics. Results and conclusion There was a fair overall agreement (k=0.38) with overall discrepancy rate of 24.74%, ranging from 9.41% to 34.12% for individual TIH between ACT scan and autopsy findings. Subarachnoid haemorrhage had the lowest agreement between the ACT scan and autopsy findings for TIH. Patient and doctor factors associated with the discrepancies were assessed. Those associated factors, if addressed, may have a positive impact on patient outcome. As far as the debate on non-invasive autopsy procedure is concerned, as a result of existing discrepancy rate, we conclude that ACT should not be used alone in the determination of cause of death but may be used in conjunction with autopsy findings.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・論文博士 / 博士(医学) / 乙第13270号 / 論医博第2184号 / 新制||医||1038(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科内科系専攻 / (主査)教授 溝脇 尚志, 教授 平井 豊博, 教授 伊達 洋至 / 学位規則第4条第2項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第22149号 / 医博第4540号 / 新制||医||1039(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 川口 義弥, 教授 上本 伸二, 教授 富樫 かおり / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

京都大学 / 新制・論文博士 / 博士(医学) / 乙第13397号 / 論医博第2221号 / 新制||医||1051(附属図書館) / (主査)教授 伊佐 正, 教授 中本 裕士, 教授 渡邉 大 / 学位規則第4条第2項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

This thesis deals with design and implementation of an algorithm for segmentation of ribs from thoracic CT data. For the segmentation method of rib centerlines detection is chosen. The first step of this approach is to extract the centerlines of all the bones located in the scan. These centerlines are divided into short primitives, which are subsequently classified into couple of categories, depending on whether they represent the centerline of the rib. Subsequently, the centrelines of ribs are used as the seed points of the region growing algorithm in three-dimensional space, which realizes the final segmentation of the ribs. Within the work, a database of 10 CT scans was manually annotated, which was subsequently used to validate a performance of the proposed segmentation approach. The achieved success rate of primitive classification is 96,7 %, the success rate of rib segmentation (Dice coefficient) is 86,8 %.

The presence of amyloid plaques in the hippocampus highlights the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Manual segmentation of amyloid plaques is very time consuming and increases the time that can be used to monitor the distribution of amyloid plaques. Distribution carries significant information about disease progression and the impact of potential therapy. The automatic or semi-automatic segmentation method can lead to significant savings in the time which are required when the disease has rapid progression. The description of amyloid plaques and the computed tomography are included in this work. In this diploma thesis are three implemented algorithms, two of them are based on published articles and one’s own methodological solution. The conclusion of the thesis is a quantitative evaluation of the accuracy of implemented segmentation procedures.