Publications

From 1986 onwards, we have been regularly publishing our scientific results. Below you can find a summary of our peer-reviewed publications.

Publications 2024

Schmitt R. Georg Karl Felix Preiser, The Idea and Misinterpretation of a Genius. Sem Musculoskel Radiol 2024; in press

Luitjens J, Goller SS, Schmitt R, Erber B, Van Scoonhoven J, Hess N. Re: Reply to Botelheiro JC. Diagnostic performance of traditional radiographic indices in detection of carpal collapse in Kienbock's disease. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; in press

Schmitt R. Imaging diagnosis of malignant soft tissue tumours of the hand and forearm. [in German] Handchirurgie Scan 2024; 13: 54- 57

Publications 2023

Schmitt R, Grunz JP, Langer M. Triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries - limitations of the current classification systems and the proposed new 'CUP' classification. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023; 48: 60-66

Hesse N, Reidler P, Schmitt R. Sports injuries of the thumb and fingers. [in German] Radiologie 2023; 63: 284-292

Luitjens J, Goller SS, Schmitt R, Erber B, Schoonhoven J, Hesse N. Traditional radiographic indices are not sensitive for the detection of carpal collapse in Kienböck's disease. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023; 48: 619-624

Grunz JP, Jordan M, Schmitt R, Luetkens K, Huflage H, Meffert R, Bley TA, Kunz AS. Gantry-free high-resolution cone-beam CT: Efficacy for distal radius and scaphoid fracture detection and characterisation. Acad Radiol 2023; 30: 1358-1366

Elsner C, Kunz AS, Wagner N, Huflage H, Hübner S, Luetkens KS, Bley TA, Schmitt R, Ergün S, Grunz JP. MRI-Based Evaluation of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Anatomy: Investigating the Prevalence and Morphometry of the "Chiasma Antebrachii". Diagnostics 2023; 13: 2406-2415

Cerezal L, del Piñal F, Atzei A, Schmitt R, Becce F, Bien M, de Jonge MC, The J, Boutin RD, Klich M, Toms AP, Omoumi P, Fritz J, Bazzocchi A, Shahabpour M, Zanetti M, Blum A, Lalam RK, Sutter R, Afonso PD, Llopis E, Mascarenhas VV, Cotton A, Drapé JL, Bierry G, Pracon G, Dalili D, Garcia-Elias M, Bain GI, Mathoulin CL, Van Overstraeten L, Mespreuve M, Camus EJ, Luchetti R, Chojnowski AJ, Gruenert JG, Corella F, Nagy L, Yamamoto M, Golubev IO, Szabo RM, Czarnecki P, van Schoonhoven J, Goehtz F, Sudol-Szopinska I, Dietrich TJ. Interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging of DRUJ instability and TFCC injuries. Eur Radiology 2023; 33: 6322-6338

Heiss R, Weber MA, Balbach E, Schmitt R, Rehnitz C, Laqmani A, Sternberg A, Ellermann JJ, Nagel AM, Ladd MA, Engelbrecht M, Arkudas A, Horch R, Guermazi A, Uder M, Roemer FW. Clinical Application of Ultrahigh-Field-Strength Wrist MRI: Multireader 3-T and 7-T Comparison Study. Radiology 2023 Apr;307(2):e220753.doi:10.1148/radiol.220753

Kunz AS, Schmalzl J, Huflage H, Luetkens K, Patzer T, Kuhl PJ, Gruschwitz P, Petritsch B, Schmitt R, Bley TA, Grunz JP. Gantry-free cone-beam CT with a twin robotic x-ray system in acute elbow trauma. Radiology 2023 Mar;306(3):e221200.doi:10.1148/radiol.221200

Publications 2022

Gietzen CH, Kunz AS, Luetkens KS, Huflage H, Christopoulos C, van Schoonhoven J, Bley TA, Schmitt R. Grunz JP. Evaluation of prestyloid recess morphology and ulnar-sided contrast leakage in CT arthrography of the wrist. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022, 23: 284-293

Schmitt R. Postoperative imaging of the musculoskeletal system - hand. [in German] Radiologie 2022; 62, 825-834

Schmitt R, Hesse N, Grunz JP. Tendon and Tendon Sheaths of the Hand - An Update on MRI. Fortschr Roentgenstr 2022; 194: 1307-1321

Publications 2021

Luetkens KS, Laas S, Hassler S, Gassenmaier T, Gietzen CH, Christopoulos G, Huflage H, Kunz AS, Bley TA, Schmitt R, Grunz JP. Contrast-enhanced MRI of the wrist: Intravenous application of gadolinium increases diagnostic accuracy for ulnar-sided injuries of the TFCC. Eur Radiol 2021 May 18. doi: 10.1007/s00330-021-08024-3. Online ahead of print.

Huflage H, Luetkens KS, Conrads N, Jakubietz MG, Jakubietz RG, Schmitt R, Goertz L, Pennig L, Bley TA, Grunz JP. Assessing the wrist's key ligaments in MR arthrography: Diagnostic advantages of leaving the orthogonal standard planes when reformatting isotropic 3D sequences. Eur J Radiol 2021 Sep;142:109860. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109860. Epub 2021 Jul 14.

Knarr J, Schmitt R, Mühldorfer-Fodor M. Partial neuritis of a bifid median nerve. Clin Neuroradiol 2021; 31: 1205-1208.

Dietrich TJ, Toms AP, Cerezal L, Omoum P, Boutin RD, Fritz J, Schmitt R, Shahabpour M, Becce F, Cotton A, Blum A, Zanetti M, Llopis E, Bień M, Lalam RK, Afonso PD, Mascarenhas VV, Sutter R, Teh J, Pracoń G, de Jonge MC, Drapé JL, Mespreuve M, Bazzocchi M, Bierry G, Dalili D, Garcia-Elias M, Atzei A, Bain GI, Mathoulin CL, del Piñal F; Van Overstraeten L, Szabo RM, Camus EJ, Luchetti R, Chojnowski AJ, Grünert JG, Czarnecki P, Corella F, Nagy L, Yamamoto M, Golubev IO, van Schoonhoven J, Goehtz F, Klich M, Sudoł-Szopińska I. International Wrist Radiologic evaluation for the Instability of the Scapholunate Joint and DRUJ/TFCC (I-WRIST 2021): Part 1-Interdisciplinary Consensus Statements on Scapholunate Joint Instability. Eur Radiol 2021; 31: 9446-9458

Huflage H, Luetkens KS, Kunz AS, Conrads N, Jakubietz RG, Jakubietz MG, Pennig L, Goertz L, Bley TA, Schmitt R, Grunz JP. Improved diagnostic accuracy for ulnar-sided TFCC lesions with radial reformation of 3D sequences in wrist MR arthrography. Eur Radiol 2021; 31: 9399-9407

Grunz JP, Weng AM, Gietzen CH, Veyhl-Wichmann M, Pennig L, Kunz A, Schmitt R, Ergün S, Bley TA, Gassenmaier T. Evaluation of Ultra-High-Resolution Cone-Beam CT Prototype of Twin Robotic Radiography System for Cadaveric Wrist Imaging. Acad Radiol 2021; 28: e314-e322

Spies CK, Schmitt R, Langer MF, Eysel P, Unglaub F. The therapy of the unstable distal radioulnar joint (DRUG). [in German] Handchirugie Scan 2021; 10: 215-235

Hesse N, Schmitt R, Luitjens J, Grunz JP, Haas-Lützenberger E. Carpal Instability: II Imaging. Sem Musculoskel Radiol 2021, 25: 304-310

Grunz JP, Gietzen CH, Christopoulos G, van Schoonhoven J, Goehtz F, Schmitt R, Hesse N. Osteoarthritis of the wrist: pathology, radiology and treatment. Sem Musculoskel Radiol 2021, 25: 294-303

Schmitt R, Hesse N, Goehtz F, Prommersberger KJ, de Jonge M, Grunz JP. Carpal instability: Part 1 - Pathoanatomy. Sem Musculoskel Radiol 2021, 25: 191-202

Goller SS, Hesse N, Dürr HR, Ricke J, Schmitt R. Hydroxyapatite deposition disease of the wrist with intraosseous migration to the lunate bone. Skel Radiol 2021; 50: 1909-1913

Schmitt R, Grunz JP, Luetkens K, Haas-Lützenberger E, Hesse N. The ulnocarpal complex. New clinical and radiological considerations. [in German] Radiologe 2021; 61: 343-350

Grunz JP, Gietzen CH, Grunz K, Bley TA, Schmitt R. Imaging of Carpal Instabilities. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2021; 193: 139-150

Ayache A, Schmitt R, Unglaub F, Langer MF, Müller LP, Spies CK. Carpal fractures without scaphoid fracture. [in German] Unfallchirurg 2021; 124: 59-73

Publications 2020

Grunz JP, Weng AM, Kunz AS, Veyhl-Wichmann M, Schmitt R, Gietzen CH, Pennig L, Herz S, Ergün S, Bley TA, Gassenmaier T.

3D cone-beam CT with a twin robotic x-ray system in elbow imaging: comparison of image quality to high-resolution multidetector CT. Eur Radiol Experimental 2020; 4: 52-61

Prommersberger KJ, Schmitt R. Special aspects of fractures of the distal forearm. [in German] Radiologe 2020; 60: 591-600

Schmid A, Schmitt R. Maffucci syndrome. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 2020; 192: 966-967

Grunz JP, Gietzen CH, Luetkens K, Wagner M, Kalb KH, Bley TA, Lehmkuhl L, van Schoonhoven J, Gassenmaier T, Schmitt R.

The importance of radial MPR for assessment of TFCC injury in CT arthrography. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2020; 21: 286-292

Grunz JP, Gietzen CH, Kunz AS, Weng AM, Veyhl-Wichmann M, Ergün S, Bley TA, Schmitt R, Gassenmaier T. Twin Robotic X-Ray System for 3D Cone-Beam CT of the Wrist: An Evaluation of Image Quality and Radiation Dose. Am J Roentgenol 2020; 214: 422-427

Publications 2019

Schmitt R. How I do it - MRI of the hand. Radiologie Up-2-date 2019; 19: 9-14

Schmitt R, Kalb KH, Christopoulos G, Grunz JP. Osteonecrosis of the Upper Extremity: MRI-Based Zonal Patterns and Differential Diagnosis. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2019; 23: 523-533

Grunz JP, Kunz AS, Gietzen CH, Weng AM, Veyhl-Wichmann M, Ergün S, Schmitt R, Bley TA, Gassenmaier T. 3D cone-beam CT of the ankle using a novel twin robotic X-ray system: Assessment of image quality and radiation dose. Eur J Radiol. 2019 Oct;119:108659. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2019.108659. Epub 2019 Sep 7

Schmitt R. Comment on: Cheema AN et al. The Effect of Computed Tomography Scans Oriented Along the Longitudinal Scaphoid Axis on Measurements of Deformity and Displacement in Scaphoid Fractures. (J Hand Surg Eur) Am. [in German] 2018; 43: 1092-1097 Handchirurgie Scan 2019; 8: 8-9

Publications 2018

Grunz JP, Gietzen CH, Schmitt R, Prommersberger KJ. Distal radius fractures: update on imaging. [in German] Radiologe 2018; 58: 159-174

Matveeva A, Schmitt R, Wagner M, Deneke T, Kerber S, Uder M, Barth S: Coronary CT Angiography in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Standard-Dose and Low-Dose Imaging with a High-Resolution Whole-Heart CT Scanner. Eur Radiol 2018; 28: 3432-3440

Urbanski PP, Sodah A, Matveeva A, Irmie V, Wagner M, Agaev A, Schmitt R. Importance of accurately locating the entry site for endovascular treatment of retrograde Type A acute aortic dissection. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery 2018; 26: 731-737

Wieschollek S, Kalb KH, Christopoulos G, Geue R, Schmitt R, Prommersberger KJ. Interrater reliability in the assessment of scaphoid fractures in CT images of the scaphoid in the plane of the wrist vs. in the plane of the long axis of the scaphoid. [in German] Handchir Microchir Plast Chir 2018; 50: 169-173

Mayr-Riedler MS, Schmitt R, van Schoonhoven J. Passage mono-/oligofascicular compression syndrome of the median nerve in the forearm after muscular overuse. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2018; 50: 212-213

Schmitt R. Comment on: Gilley E et al. Importance of Computed Tomography in Determining Displacement in Scaphoid Fractures (J Wrist Surg 2018; 07: 38-42). [in German] Handchirurgie Scan 2018; 07: 7- 9

Schmitt R. Radiology of the distal radioulnar joint and the ulnocarpal complex. [in German] Orthopaede 2018; 47: 637-646

Publications 2017

Hudek R, Werner B, Abdelkawi AF, Schmitt R, Gohlke F. Radiolucency in Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty Is Associated with an Imaging Phenomenon. J Orthop Res 2017: 1-11

Schmitt R. Ligament lesions on the thumb and fingers. Radiologist 2017; 57: 43-56

Klempka A, Schmitt R, Barth S. The quadricuspid aortic valve - a rare malformation. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 2017; 189: 158-160

Publications 2016

Schmitt R. Carpal osteonecrosis - still a coexistence of ischaemia and hyperperfusion or already necrosis? [in German] Osteologie 2016; 25: 156-166

Schmitt R, Rosenthal H. Imaging diagnosis of scaphoid fracture according to the current S3 guidelines. [in German] Handchirurgie Scan 2016; 3: 243-258

Müller P, Halbfass P, Szöllösi GA, Dietrich J, Fochler F, Nentwich K, Roos M, Krug J, Schmitt R, Mügge A, Deneke T, Thomas. Impact of periprocedural anticoagulation strategy on the incidence of new-onset silent cerebral events after radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2016; 46: 203-211

Schmitt R, Rosenthal H. Imaging of Scaphoid Fractures According to the New S3 Guidelines. Fortschr Roentgenstr 2016;188: 459-469

Klempka A, Wagner M, Fodor S, Prommersberger KJ, Uder M, Schmitt R. Injuries of the scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments as well as the TFCC in intra-articular distal radius fractures. Prevalence assessed with MDCT arthrography. Eur Radiol 2016; 26; 722-732

Kitzinger HB, van Schoonhoven J, Schmitt R, Hacker S, Karle B. Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome: Long-Term Results After Vascular Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2016; 76; 40-45

Publications 2015

Müller P, Maier J, Dietrich JW, Barth S, Griese DP, Schiedat F, Szöllösi A, Halbfass P, Nentwich K, Roos M, Krug J, Schade A, Schmitt R, Mügge A, Deneke T. Association between left atrial low-voltage area, serum apoptosis, and fibrosis biomarkers and incidence of silent cerebral events after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2015; 44: 55-62

Deneke T, Müller P, Halbfaß P, Szöllösi A, Roos M, Krug J, Fochler F, Schade A, Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Mügge A, Nentwich K. Effect of different ablation settings on acute complications using the novel irrigated multipolar radiofrequency ablation catheter (nMARQ). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015; 26: 1063-1068

Deneke T, Jais P, Scaglione M, Schmitt R, DI Biase L, Christopoulos G, Schade A, Mügge A, Bansmann M, Nentwich K, Müller P, Krug J, Roos M, Halbfass P, Natale A, Gaita F, Haines D. Silent cerebral events/lesions related to atrial fibrillation ablation: a clinical review. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015; 26: 455-463

Publications 2014

Deneke T, Nentwich K, Schmitt R, Christhopoulos G, Krug J, Di Biase L, Natale A, Szollosi A, Mugge A, Muller P, Dietrich JW, Shin DI, Kerber S, Schade A. Exchanging catheters over a single transseptal sheath during left atrial ablation is associated with a higher risk for silent cerebral events. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology J 2014; 14: 240-249

Schmitt R: Comment on: Strobel U, Tami I, Andreisek G, et al. Comparison of functional outcomes with MRI findings after surgical treatment of transscaphoid perilunate dislocation fractures: the role of scapholunate ligament lesions. [in German] Handchir Microchir Plast Chir 2014; 46: 177-178

Prommersberger KJ, Muehldorfer-Fodor M, Schmitt R, Kalb K, van Schoonhoven J: The scapholunate ligament injury. [in German] Unfallchirurg 2014; 117: 723-737

Deneke T, Schade A, Müller P, Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Krug J, Szöllösi G, Mügge A, Kerber S, Nentwich K. Acute safety and efficacy of a novel multipolar irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheter for pulmonary vein isolation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2014 25: 339-345

Publications 2013

Megerle K, Baumgarten A, Schmitt R, van Schoonhoven J, Prommersberger KJ. Median neuropathy in malunited fractures of the distal radius. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2013; 133: 1321-1327

Publications 2012

Muehldorfer-Fodor M, Wagner M, Hohendorff B, Schmitt R, Prommersberger KJ: Focal myositis as a side effect of lipid-lowering drugs - 2 patients with involvement of the forearm. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2012; 44: 44-47

Publications 2011

Schmitt R: Radiological diagnostics in trauma of the hand: anatomy, biomechanics, examination technique and findings. [in German] Radiologie up-2-date 2011; 11: 35-62

Wagner M, Muehldorfer-Fodor M, Prommersberger KJ, Schmitt R: Statin-induced focal myositis of the upper extremity. A report of two cases. Eur J Radiol 2011; 77: 258-260

Goelles A, Stolz P, Freyschmidt J, Schmitt R: Trevor's disease (Dysplasia hemimelica epiphysealis) located at the hand. Eur J Radiol 2011; 77: 245-248

Schmitt R, Froehner S, van Schoonhoven J, Lanz U, Goelles A: Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the scaphoid (Preiser's disease): MRI gives new insights into etiology and pathology. Eur J Radiol 2011; 77: 228-234

Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Wagner M, Krimmer H, Fodor S, van Schoonhoven J, Prommersberger KJ: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the proximal fragment in scaphoid nonunion: Is intravenous contrast agent necessary in MRI? Eur J Radiol 2011; 77: 222-227

Schmitt R: Imaging of the Hand (Editorial). Eur J Radiol 2011; 77: 195

Megerle K, Worg G, Christopoulos G, Schmitt R, Krimmer H: Gadolinium-enhanced preoperative MRI scans as a prognostic parameter in scaphoid nonunion. J Hand Surg Eur 2011;36:23-28

Publications 2010

Urbanski PP, Lenos A, Schmitt R, Diegeler A: Extended Arch Resection in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Pro. Cardiology Clinics 2010; 28: 335-342

Kalb K, Pillukat T, Schmitt R, Prommersberger KJ: Lunate necrosis in childhood and adolescence. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2010; 42: 187-197

Schmitt R, Kalb KH: Imaging of lunate necrosis. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2010; 42: 162-170

Publications 2009

Hohendorf B, Eck M, Muehldorfer M, Fodor S, Schmitt R, Prommersberger KJ: Palmar wrist arthrography for the assessment of accompanying carpal lesions in the surgical treatment of distal intra-articular radius fractures. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2009; 41: 295-299

Fischer W, Bohndorf K, Kreitner KF, Schmitt R, Wörtler K, Zentner J: Indications for MR and CT arthrography. Recommendations of the AG Musculoskeletal Radiology of the DRG. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 2009; 181: 441-446

Kreitner KF, Schmitt R: Direct MR arthrography - Part II: Hand, hip, knee and upper ankle joint. [in German] Radiologie up2date 2009; 9: 51-64

Publications 2008

Kreitner KF, Schmitt R: Direct MR arthrography. [in German] Radiologie up2date 2008; 8: 319-334

Brunner H, Froehner S, Brunn J, Wagner M, Gietzen FH, Kerber S, Schmitt R: Clinical value of dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) in the primary diagnosis of coronary artery disease. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2008; 56: 155-168

Urbanski PP, Lenos A, Blume JC, Ziegler V, Griewing B, Schmitt R, Diegeler A, Dinkel M: Does anatomical completeness of the circle of Willis correlate with sufficient cross perfusion during unilateral cerebral perfusion? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2008; 33: 402-408

Publications 2007

Kreitner KF, Schmitt R: MultiHance-enhanced MR angiography of the peripheral run-off vessels in patients with diabetes. Eur Radiol 2007; 17 (Suppl 6): F63-F68

Publications 2006

Schmitt R, Froehner S, Coblenz G, Christopoulos G: Carpal instability. Eur Radiol 2006; 16: 2161-2178

Coblenz G, Christopoulos G, Froehner S, Kalb KH, Schmitt R: Scaphoid fracture and pseudarthrosis. A current state of the art in radiological diagnostics. [in German] Radiologe 2006; 46: 664-676

Schmitt R, S. Froehner, S. Fodor, G. Christopoulos, Kalb KH: Early radiological diagnosis of scapholunate dissociation (SLD). [in German] Radiologe 2006; 46: 654-663

Schmitt R: Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the carpus. [in German] Radiologe 2006; 46: 638-648

Publications 2005

Schmitt R, Coblenz G, Cherevatyy O, Brunner H, Froehner S, Wedell E, Karg G, Christopoulos G: Comprehensive MR angiography of the lower limbs: A hybrid dual-bolus approach including the pedal arteries. Eur Radiol 2005; 15: 2513-2524

Schmitt RR, Froehner SC, Brunn JJ, Wagner MA, Brunner HJ, Cherevatyy OF, Gietzen FH, Christopoulos GP, Kerber S, Fellner FA: Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries: Imaging with contrast-enhanced, multi-detector computed tomography. Eur Radiol 2005; 15: 1110-1121

Karle B, Mayer B, Kitzinger HB, Froehner S, Schmitt R, Krimmer H: Scaphoid fractures - when surgical, when conservative? CT-based classification. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2005; 37: 260-266

Meier R, Busche M, Krettek C, Probst C, Schmitt R, Krimmer H: Force transmission at the wrist after scaphoid, trapezium and trapezoids fusion. [in German] Unfallchirurg 2005; 108: 456-460

Meier R, Schmitt R, Krimmer H: Wrist lesions in direct MR arthroscopy compared to arthroscopy of the wrist. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2005; 37: 85-89

Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Kalb K, Coblenz G, Froehner S, Krimmer H, Lanz U: On the differential diagnosis of the "signal-compromised" lunate bone in MR tomography. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 2005; 177: 358-366

Publications 2004

Kalb K, Schloer U, Meier M, Schmitt R, Lanz U: Osteoid osteoma of the hand and wrist. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2004; 36: 405-410

Prommersberger KJ, Froehner SC, Schmitt RR, Lanz UB: Rotational Deformity in Malunited Fractures of the Distal Radius. J Hand Surg 2004; 29A: 110-115

Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Salveter E, Ziegler V, Brunner H, Wedell E, Griewing B: Angiographic diagnosis using multi-line spiral CT in occlusion of the basilar artery. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2004; 55: 184-191

Schmitt R, Cavallaro A, Bautz W: Segmental embolisation of the gastroduodenal artery in life-threatening bleeding from a pancreatic aneurysm falsum. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2004; 55: 147-151

Publications 2003

Christopoulos G. Ziegler V, Coblenz G, Wedell E, Griewing B, Schmitt R: Clinical symptoms and diagnostic imaging in moyamoya disease. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2003; 55: 39-45

Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Meier R, Coblenz G, Froehner S, Kalb KH, Krimmer H.Lanz U: Direct MR arthrography of the wrist using the two-compartment technique: prospective study of 125 patients in comparison with arthroscopy. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 2003; 175: 911-919

Publications 2002

Froehner S, Wagner M, Schmitt R, Brunn J, Müller M, Coblenz G, Kerber S, Urbanski P: Assessment of patency and anastomoses of aortocoronary (ACB) and internal mammary bypasses (AMB) using multislice spiral CT. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2002; 54: 163-173

Schmitt R, Fröhner S, Brunn J, Müller M, Coblenz G, Fellner F, Christopoulos G, Kerber S: Multislice spiral CT of the coronary arteries: Clear visualisation using standard software. using volume rendering, multiplanar reconstruction and 3D surface rendering. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2002; 54: 127-140

Meier R, Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Krimmer H: Visualisation of scapholunate injuries in arthro-MRI compared to wrist arthroscopy. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2002; 34: 381-385

Meier R, Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Krimmer H: TFCC lesions: Value of arthro-MRI compared with wrist arthroscopy. [in German] Unfallchirurg 2002; 106: 190-194

Urbanski P, Dinstak W, Grudzien G, Sadowski J, Guzik B, Schmitt R: Complete obliteration of false lumen in the thoracic aorta after surgical treatment of acute type De Bakey I aortic dissection - a case report. [in polish] . Przepl Lek 2002; 59: 1041-1043

Urbanski P, Grudzien G, Dinstak W, Schmitt R, Guzik B, Sadowski J: False aneurysms after button-Bentall procedure. [in Polish] . Przepl Lek 2002; 59: 867- 870

Publications 2001

von Gossler C, Kall S, Christopoulos G, Prommersberger KJ: Melorheostosis of the hand. A case report. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2001; 33: 328 - 331

Bartelmann U, Kalb K, Schmitt R, Froehner S: Radiological diagnosis of lunate necrosis. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2001; 33: 365-378

van Schoonhoven J, Prommersberger KJ, Schmitt R: Traumatic disruption of a fibrocartilage lunate-triquetral coalition: A case report and review of the literature. Hand Surgery 2001; 6: 103-10

Kalb K, Fuchs V, Bartelmann U, Schmitt R, Landsleitner B: Experience with STT arthrodesis. A retrospective evaluation. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2001; 33: 181-188

Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Brunner S, Froehner S, Dobritz M, Fellner F: MR angiography of the iliac arteries: Beginning with time-resolved data acquisition on the lower legs. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2001; 54: 83-92

Schmitt R, Christopoulos G, Froehner S, Binder F, Schweiger H: On the diagnosis of rare diseases of the popliteal artery. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 2001; 54: 4-13

Publications 2000

Hahn P, Schmitt R, Kall S: Stener lesion yes or no? Diagnosis by sonography. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2001; 33: 46-48

Hahn P, Schmitt R: Bursitis of the ulnar recess. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2000; 32: 375-378

Krimmer H, Schmitt R, Herbert T: Scaphoid fractures - diagnosis, classification and therapy. [in German] Unfallchirurg 2000; 103: 812-819

Schmidt O, Simon S, Schmitt R, Bremer F, Hohenberger W, Haupt W: Volumetry of pleural effusions in multimorbid, postoperative patients in a surgical intensive care unit. [in German] Zentralbl Chir 2000; 125: 375-379

Schmitt R: Commentary on the paper "Progression of scaphoid pseudarthrosis and scaphoid fractures after Herbert screw implantation in extremity MRI (Niederfeld MRI)". [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2000; 32: 64-65

Publications 1998

Nömayr A, Schmitt R, Rupprecht H, Wichert C, Bautz W: Postoperative pulmonary torsion and haemorrhagic pulmonary infarction - a case report. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1998; 51: 430-432

Nömayr A, Schmitt R, Dobritz M, Meyer T, Bautz W: Ischaemic colitis: Diagnosis by colonic contrast enema and CT. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1998; 51: 426-429

Fellner F, Triebe S, Hensen J, Baum U, Schmitt, Flottemesch J, Bautz W: Neuro-MR findings in primary panhypopituitarism. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1998; 51: 243-247

Fiedler E, Schmitt R, Dobritz M, Cavallaro A, Bautz W: Bronchial artery embolisation in recurrent haemoptysis. Röntgenpraxis 1998; 51: 212-217

Fellner F, Fiedler E, Triebe S, Dobritz M, Schmitt R, Obletter N, Bautz W: Detection of spinal cord oedema by MRI in the case of reversible Caisson's disease. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1998; 51: 175-178

Fiedler E, Schmitt R, Fellner F, Bautz W: Collection of radiological terms of modern sectional imaging procedures of the hand. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 1998; 30: 272-280

Schmitt R, Fellner F, Obletter N, Fiedler E, Bautz W: Diagnosis and staging of lunate necrosis. - A current overview. [in German] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 1998; 30: 142-150

Meyer BU, Röricht S, Schmitt R: Bilateral fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve with macrocheiria and late-onset nerve entrapment syndrome. Muscle & Nerve 1998; 21: 656-658

Fellner F, Dobritz M, Rösler W, Keilholz L, Cavallaro A, Schmitt R, Bautz W: Leptomeningeosis leucaemica in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. A case report. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1998; 51: 39-42

Publications 1997

Heuck A, Bonél H, Stäbler A, Schmitt R: Imaging in sports medicine: hand and wrist. Eur J Radiol 1997; 26: 2-15

Dobritz M, Rupprecht H, Fiedler E, Cavallaro A, Schmitt R: Injury of the brachiocephalic trunk and the internal thoracic artery in a polytraumatised patient. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1997; 50: 330-332

Fellner F, Fellner C, Held P, Schmitt R: Comparison of GRASE, FSE, and SE techniques for Imaging of the brain. Am J Neuroradiol 1997; 18: 1617-1625

Schmitt R, Heinze A, Fellner F, Obletter N, Struehn R, Bautz W: Imaging and staging of avascular osteonecroses at the wrist and hand. [in German] Eur J Radiol 1997; 25: 92-103

Fellner F, Held P, Fellner C, Schmitt R, Obletter N: Fast spin-echo (FSE) and gradient- and spin-echo (GRASE) in fast MRI of the pelvis. Magn Res Imag 1997; 15: 517-524

Fellner C, Fellner F, Schmitt R, Helmberger T: Single and double echo turbo spin-echo sequences in routine MR diagnostics of the cerebrum. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1997; 50: 214-223

Bair HJ, Schmitt R, Moos P, Fellner F, Dvorak O, Rupprecht H, Lenz M, Bautz W: Malignant degeneration in multiple cartilaginous exostosis: Diagnostic value of MRI. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1997; 50: 207-211

Held P, Fellner F, Fellner C, Schmitt R, Bautz W: Value of the 3D-MP-RAGE technique in MR imaging of intracranial masses. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1997; 50: 97-102

Schmitt R, Fellner F, Obletter N, Lenz M, Bautz W: Scaphoid nonunion: Classification and staging by CT and MRI. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1997; 50: 18-24

Publications 1996

Heinze A, Schmitt R, Reutter N, Zippelius E: The syndrome of the superior mesenteric artery. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1996; 49: 118-120

Fellner F, Holl K, Held P, Fellner C, Schmitt R, Böhm-Jurkovic H: The importance of a T1-weighted rapid three-dimensional gradient-echo technique (MP-RAGE) in preoperative MRI of brain tumours. Neuroradiology 1996; 38: 199-206

Publications 1995

Heinze A, Fellner F, Schmitt R, Boehm G: Gangliocytic paraganglioma of the duodenum. Act Radiol 1995; 5: 325-327

Fellner F, Schmitt R, Trenkler J, Fellner C, Boehm-Jurkovic H: Turbo gradient-spin-echo (GRASE): first clinical experiences with a fast T2-weighted sequence in MRI of the brain. Eur J Radiol 1995; 19: 171-176

Reutter N, Schmitt R, Engel G, Helmberger T, Gullotta U: The BOOP syndrome: value of HR-CT in clinical and radiological diagnostics. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1995; 48: 76-79

Reutter N, Helmberger T, Schmitt R, König H, Gullotta U: Pulmonary histiocytosis X in HR-CT. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1995; 48: 39-41

Publications 1994

Helmberger T, Schmitt R, Fellner F, Obletter N: X-ray quiz: Cause of severe cephalgia? [in German] Radiologe 1994; 34: 675-677

Fellner F, Trenkler J, Schmitt R, Pruell C, Helmberger T, Obletter N, Böhm-Jurkovic H: True proton density and T2 weighted turbo spin-echo sequences for routine MRI of the brain. Neuroradiology 1994; 36: 591-597

Obletter N, Picker D, Stirner H, Schmitt R, Helmberger T: Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart, the great vessels and the mediastinum in clinic and practice. [in German] Nuclear Medicine 1994; 17: 113-123

Fellner F, Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Buesing CM, Obletter N: Unilocular toxoplasmosis simulating intracerebral tumour. Imaging 1994; 61: 44-46

Fellner C, Fellner F, Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Obletter N, Boehm-Jurkovic H: urbo Spin-Echo Sequences in MR Imaging of the Brain: Physics and Applications. MAGMA 1994; 2: 51-59

Schmitt R, Obletter N, Thiel C, König H: X-ray quiz: Unclear paravertebral mass. [in German] Radiologe 1994; 34: 411-413

Helmberger T, Spindler-Thiele S, Glatzel W, Schmitt R: Persistent carotidobasilar anastomosis: proatlantic artery in ipsilateral vertebral artery aplasia and contralateral hypoplasia. [in German] Akt Radiol 1994; 4: 153-154

Ertel B, Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Schnur W: The multilocular occluding form of fibromuscular dysplasia. [in German] Radiologe 1994; 34: 63-66

Publications 1993

Fellner F, Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Pruell C, Obletter N: Value of fast spin echo (turbo spin echo) sequences in routine MR diagnostics of the cerebrum at 1.0 Tesla. Clin Neuroradiol 1993; 4: 111-117

Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Fellner F, Obletter N:Marking of non-palpable mammary tumours in MR tomography. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1993; 159: 484-486

Schmitt R, Ertel B, Spindler-Thiele S: On the differential diagnosis and therapy of fluid accumulations in the bursa omentalis. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1993; 46: 188-191

Spindler-Thiele S, Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Pogan J, Gullotta U: Outpatient transbrachial 4-French arteriography with special consideration of the aortofemoral pathway. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1993; 159: 174-179

Publications 1992

Schmitt R, Helmberger T, Spindler-Thiele S, Loitzsch RM: Sonography and computed tomography in intraperitoneally left abdominal wall drapes. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1992; 157: 520-522

Schmitt R, Gullotta U, Spindler-Thiele S, Keller E, Büsing CM: Preoperative marking of non-palpable breast lesions: Technique and results. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1992; 157: 512-517

Schmitt R, Feyerabend T, Richter E, Bohndorf W: Computed tomography of bronchogenic carcinoma: Diagnostic signs and reevaluation after radiotherapy. Imaging 1992; 59: 26-33

Spindler-Thiele S, Helmberger T, Ertel B, Schmitt R: Tumour-simulating femoral lesion in the context of a complete acquired hyperostosis syndrome (AHS). [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1992; 45: 49-53

Publications 1991

Helmberger T, Buchner U, Schmitt R, Pogan J: The renal artery aneurysm in the differential diagnosis to the parapelvic renal cyst. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1991; 44: 239-242

Spindler S, Schmitt R, Helmberger T: Arterial collateral circulation in liver cirrhosis and truncus coeliacus occlusion. [in German] Radiologe 1991; 31: 344-347

Publications 1990

Schmitt R, Wuttke V, Hellwig H: X-ray quiz: Congenital heart defect. [in German] Radiologe 1990; 30: 609-611

Feyerabend T, Schmitt R, Richter E, Bohndorf W: Computed tomographic target volume determination and remission assessment after radiotherapy in bronchial carcinoma. [in German]  Strahlenther Onkol 1990; 166: 405-410

Feyerabend T, Schmitt R, Lanz U, Warmuth-Metz M: CT morphology of benign median nerve tumours: Report of three cases and a review. Acta Radiol 1990; 31: 23-25

Wuttke V, Schmitt R, Pogan J, Clar HE: Cervical root compression syndrome through the vertebral artery. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1990; 152: 473-474

Schmitt R, Warmuth-Metz M, Lanz U, Lucas D, Feyerabend T, Schindler G: Computed tomography of soft tissue tumours of the hand and forearm. [in German] Radiologe 1990; 30: 185-192

Schmitt R, Wuttke V, Buchner U, Preger R: Diagnosis of post-traumatic neuromas by sonography and CT. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1990; 152: 180-185

Publications 1989

Helmberger T, Schmitt R, Wuttke V: CT diagnosis of diffuse episcleritis. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1989, 151. 752-753

Warmuth-Metz M, Feyerabend T, Schmitt R, Richter E: Pharyngeal tumour staging using phonation CT: comparative study with endoscopy and pharyngography. [in German] Tumor Diagn und Ther 1989; 10: 218-223

Wuttke V, Schmitt R: Chordoma in L 1/2 localisation. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1989; 151: 508-509

Wuttke V, Schmitt R, Buchner U, Doletschek C: Typical cases of an inflammatory aortic aneurysm in computed tomographic imaging. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1989; 42: 81-83

Schmitt R, Lanz U, Lucas D, Warmuth-Metz M, Schindler G: Computed tomography of the hand: examination technique, normal anatomy, indication areas. [in German] Handchirurgie 1989; 21: 87-96

Feyerabend T, Schmitt R, Richter E, Bohndorf W: Double contrast pharyngography in the evaluation of dysphagic complaints. [in German] Roentgenpraxis 1989; 38: 1-7

Publications 1988

Helzel MV, Franke S, Schmitt R: Conspicuous difference in size of a suture aneurysm of the common carotid artery in thei.a.-DSA and sonography. [in German] Angio 1988; 10: 345-348

Feyerabend T, Mehringer U, Treutlein G, Schindler G, Warmuth-Metz M, Schmitt R, Lechner W: Importance of lymph node sonography in the diagnosis and follow-up of malignant melanoma. [in German] Ultrasound Klin Prax 1988; 3: 198-201

Schmitt R, Lucas D, Buhmann S, Lanz U, Schindler G: Computed tomographic diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1988; 149: 280-285

Schmitt R, Lanz U, Feyerabend T: Schwannoma of the median nerve. CT morphology. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1988; 148: 458-459

Warmuth-Metz M, Schmitt R, Schindler G, Gay B: Computed tomography in the traumatological diagnostics of the posterior pelvic ring. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1988; 148: 289-294

Schmitt R, Lucas D, Buhmann S, Lanz U, Schindler G: Computed tomographic morphometry of the carpus in carpal tunnel syndrome. Comparison of pre- and postoperative findings. [in German] Handchirurgie 1988; 20: 41-46

Publications 1987

Herbolsheimer M, Romen W, Richter E, Schmitt R: Report of a quintuple malignancy. [in German] Onkologie 1987; 10: 284-289

Schmitt R, Kreiskoether E, Lucas D, Lanz U: Fibrolipoma of the median nerve. Imaging by CT and NMR. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1987; 147: 216-218

Schmitt R, Schindler G, Gay B, Brendel H, Riemenschneider J: Computed tomographic diagnosis of acetabular fractures. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1987; 146: 628-636

Herbolsheimer M, Richter E, Aydin H, Schmitt R, Pingel B: On the influence of Orgotein on inflammatory side effects during radiotherapy of tumours in the head and neck region. [in German] Krankenhausarzt 1987; 60: 58-62

Schmitt R, Richter E, Brunner FX, Bohndorf W, Feyerabend T, Herbolsheimer M: On the significance of pharyngography in the diagnostic staging programme of pharyngeal malignancies. [in German] HNO 1987; 35: 70-77

Publications 1986

Schmitt R, Schindler G, Gutzeit B: Biloma in the spatium subhepaticum and in the bursa omentalis after revision of the choledochus. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1986; 145: 601-603

Schmitt R, Richter E, Herbolsheimer M, Richter W: Double contrast pharyngography in operated and/or irradiated oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal malignancies. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1986; 145: 493-502

Koenig H, Sauter R, Schmitt R: Magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis of joint changes. Significance of chemical-shift imaging. [in German] Fortschr Roentgenstr 1986; 145: 43-48