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01.04.2011 | Magnetic Resonance

Renal imaging at 7 Tesla: preliminary results

verfasst von: Lale Umutlu, Stephan Orzada, Sonja Kinner, Stefan Maderwald, Irina Brote, Andreas K. Bitz, Oliver Kraff, Susanne C. Ladd, Gerald Antoch, Mark E. Ladd, Harald H. Quick, Thomas C. Lauenstein

Erschienen in: European Radiology | Ausgabe 4/2011

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Abstract

Objective

To investigate the feasibility of 7T MR imaging of the kidneys utilising a custom-built 8-channel transmit/receive radiofrequency body coil.

Methods

In vivo unenhanced MR was performed in 8 healthy volunteers on a 7T whole-body MR system. After B₀ shimming the following sequences were obtained: 1) 2D and 3D spoiled gradient-echo sequences (FLASH, VIBE), 2) T1-weighted 2D in and opposed phase 3) True-FISP imaging and 4) a T2-weighted turbo spin echo (TSE) sequence. Visual evaluation of the overall image quality was performed by two radiologists.

Results

Renal MRI at 7T was feasible in all eight subjects. Best image quality was found using T1-weighted gradient echo MRI, providing high anatomical details and excellent conspicuity of the non-enhanced vasculature. With successful shimming, B₁ signal voids could be effectively reduced and/or shifted out of the region of interest in most sequence types. However, T2-weighted TSE imaging remained challenging and strongly impaired because of signal heterogeneities in three volunteers.

Conclusion

The results demonstrate the feasibility and diagnostic potential of dedicated 7T renal imaging. Further optimisation of imaging sequences and dedicated RF coil concepts are expected to improve the acquisition quality and ultimately provide high clinical diagnostic value.

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Titel: Renal imaging at 7 Tesla: preliminary results
verfasst von: Lale Umutlu
Stephan Orzada
Sonja Kinner
Stefan Maderwald
Irina Brote
Andreas K. Bitz
Oliver Kraff
Susanne C. Ladd
Gerald Antoch
Mark E. Ladd
Harald H. Quick
Thomas C. Lauenstein
Publikationsdatum: 01.04.2011
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: European Radiology / Ausgabe 4/2011
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-010-1962-9

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