Improvement of image quality in MR cholangiography.

被引:7
作者
Obenauer, S
Fischer, U
Heuser, M
Wilke, R
Grabbe, E
机构
[1] Klinikum Univ Gottingen, Abt Rontgendiagnost 1, D-37075 Gottingen, Germany
[2] Klinikum Univ Gottingen, Allgemeinchirurg Abt, D-37075 Gottingen, Germany
来源
ROFO-FORTSCHRITTE AUF DEM GEBIET DER RONTGENSTRAHLEN UND DER BILDGEBENDEN VERFAHREN | 1999年 / 171卷 / 06期
关键词
magnetic resonance (MR); quality assurance; rapid imaging; contrast media; MRCP;
D O I
10.1055/s-1999-9513
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Purpose: To improve the image quality of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography (MRCP) by modification of examination conditions. Materials and Methods: MRCP of 72 patients was performed with a 1.5 T system (Magnetom Vision, Siemens, 25 mT/m) using two breath-hold techniques, half-fourier acquisition with multislice T-2-WI HASTE in MIP technique, and single shot T-2-WI turbo-spin-echo (RARE) with different slice thicknesses. The effects of n-butylscopolamine were assessed. Furthermore, oral contrast agents [barium sulfate, Fe(ll)gluconate, Fe(ll,lll)-oxide] in various concentrations were used. The slice thickness was varied for the RARE sequence (3 - 7 cm). Results: N-butylscopolamine had no influence on image quality. Improvements could be attained by variation of the slice thickness. A significant reduction of disturbing background noise was obtained by oral application of iron gluconate, or iron oxide-containing contrast media. Similar improvements were achieved with barium sulfate. Conclusions: Variation of slice thickness allows an improvement of MRCP quality. Oral contrast media improve the image quality of MRCP. The expense of contrast media may be a determinant of choice.
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页码:450 / 454
页数:5
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