title: [Methodologic variants on rapid MR imaging of the liver].
abstract: The development of rapid imaging methods makes it possible to obtain T1 and T2-weighted MR images in less than 15 seconds. Consequently images can be obtained without respiratory artefacts. An attempt has been made to obtain optimal factors for the fast-field-echo procedure in order to obtain satisfactory images of the liver with T1 and T2 sequences. By moving the examination couch, it is possible to obtain 10 mm transverse sections without gaps throughout the entire liver in a reasonable time. The additional use of contrast medium (Gd-DTPA) provides information about perfusion and leads to an increase in contrast between lesions and normal liver tissue with adequate image quality. The method is particularly valuable before surgery for liver metastases.
authors.affiliation: Radiologische Klinik, Universitätskrankenhaus, Hamburg-Eppendorf.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Langkowski
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heller
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Maas
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kooijman
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bücheler
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA
vernacular_title: Methodische Variante zur schnellen MR-Bildgebung der Leber.