Respiratory navigated free breathing 3D spoiled gradient-recalled echo sequence for contrast-enhanced examination of the liver: Diagnostic utility and comparison with free breathing and breath-hold conventional examinations

Phillip M. Young, Anja C. Brau, Yuji Iwadate, Shreyas Vasanawala, Bruce L. Daniel, Anobel Tamrazi, Robert J. Herfkens

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to evaluate image quality in a 3D spoiled gradient-recalled echo (SPGR) sequence that was modified to incorporate respiratory navigation to limit the deleterious effects of respiratory motion and to compare it with conventional scanning during breath-holding and free breathing. CONCLUSION. Respiratory navigation of 3D SPGR sequences is technically feasible, and image quality is modestly improved over free breathing acquisitions using conventional 3D SPGR sequences. This may represent a promising imaging alternative for patients who cannot hold their breath.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)687-691
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume195
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2010

Keywords

  • Free breathing
  • Liver
  • MRI
  • Respiratory navigation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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