Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...

Cells and Secretions of the Pancreas

Cells and Secretions of the Pancreas

The pancreas, a vital organ within the abdominal cavity, plays dual roles in the digestive and endocrine systems, collaborating with exocrine and endocrine cells to maintain optimal digestion and blood sugar levels.
Exocrine function is carried out by acinar cells, organized into clusters known as acini. These cells contribute to digestion by releasing substantial quantities of enzyme-rich, alkaline digestive juices.
Concurrently, the dispersed clusters of endocrine cells throughout the...

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique that provides crucial insights into the body's physiological functions at a molecular level. It is an indispensable resource for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring various illnesses, notably cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
Fundamental Principles of PET

Positron Emission Tomography

Positron Emission Tomography

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique involving radiopharmaceuticals — substances that emit short-lived radiation. Although the first PET scanner was introduced in 1961, it took 15 more years before radiopharmaceuticals were combined with the technique and revolutionized its potential.
One of the main requirements of a PET scan is a positron-emitting radioisotope, which is produced in a cyclotron and then attached to a substance used by the part of the body being...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Duke Pancreatic Monoclonal Antigen Type 2 for Monitoring Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Nonexpressor Pancreatic Cancer.

JAMA surgery·2026

Same author

Kraske (transsacral) approach for a posterolateral rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumour following neoadjuvant imatinib therapy: A video vignette.

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2026

Same author

Effect of reduction in skeletal muscle quantity and sex differences on postoperative hepatic steatosis following total pancreatectomy.

Surgery today·2026

Same author

The Japanese Macaque as a Diabetes Recipient Animal Model for Porcine Islet Xenotransplantation.

MedComm·2026

Same author

Editorial: Cellular replacement therapy for diabetes.

Cell transplantation·2026

Same author

[A Case of Pancreatic Cancer Treated with Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Oligohepatic Metastatic Recurrence after Conversion Surgery].

Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Generating Human Pancreatic Tissue Slices to Study Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreas Physiology

Generating Human Pancreatic Tissue Slices to Study Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreas Physiology

Published on: March 15, 2024

Computed tomography reflected endocrine function of the pancreas.

Naoaki Sakata¹, Shinichi Egawa, Toshiki Rikiyama

¹Division of Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan. n-sakata@surg1.med.tohoku.ac.jp

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

|December 25, 2010

Summary

Computed tomography (CT) volumetry shows promise in assessing pancreatic endocrine function. CT parameters correlate with diabetes status, aiding in predicting postoperative outcomes in patients with pancreatic disease.

More Related Videos

Near Infrared Optical Projection Tomography for Assessments of β-cell Mass Distribution in Diabetes Research

Near Infrared Optical Projection Tomography for Assessments of β-cell Mass Distribution in Diabetes Research

Published on: January 12, 2013

Stabilized Longitudinal In Vivo Cellular-Level Visualization of the Pancreas in a Murine Model with a Pancreatic Intravital Imaging Window

Stabilized Longitudinal In Vivo Cellular-Level Visualization of the Pancreas in a Murine Model with a Pancreatic Intravital Imaging Window

Published on: May 6, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Generating Human Pancreatic Tissue Slices to Study Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreas Physiology

Generating Human Pancreatic Tissue Slices to Study Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreas Physiology

Published on: March 15, 2024

Near Infrared Optical Projection Tomography for Assessments of β-cell Mass Distribution in Diabetes Research

Near Infrared Optical Projection Tomography for Assessments of β-cell Mass Distribution in Diabetes Research

Published on: January 12, 2013

Stabilized Longitudinal In Vivo Cellular-Level Visualization of the Pancreas in a Murine Model with a Pancreatic Intravital Imaging Window

Stabilized Longitudinal In Vivo Cellular-Level Visualization of the Pancreas in a Murine Model with a Pancreatic Intravital Imaging Window

Published on: May 6, 2021

Area of Science:

Radiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Limited studies exist on assessing pancreatic function via computed tomography (CT) volumetry.
Pancreatic function is crucial for endocrine regulation, particularly glucose metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the correlation between CT volumetry and pancreatic endocrine parameters (blood glucose, HbA1c).
To evaluate CT parameters for predicting postoperative diabetic status after pancreatic surgery.

Main Methods:

Analyzed enhanced CT scans of 68 patients with pancreatic disease.
Correlated preoperative and postoperative CT parameters (volume, density, duct size) with diabetic status in 32 post-pancreatectomy patients.
Utilized ANOVA for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

Preoperative CT parameters, including arterial phase density and pancreatic duct size, correlated significantly with diabetic status.
Postoperative CT parameters effectively correlated with diabetes mellitus (DM) status one year after pancreatectomy.
Observed shifts in DM status post-pancreatectomy, with CT parameters reflecting these changes.

Conclusions:

CT volumetry is a valuable tool for evaluating pancreatic endocrine function.
CT imaging can potentially predict postoperative diabetic outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatic procedures.