Magnetic resonance hysterography and hysterosalpingography using hyperpolarized (3)He: demonstration of feasibility in an animal model.
Assessment of the uterine cavity and patency of the fallopian tubes remains a difficult goal with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a new magnetic resonance hysterography (MR-HG) and hysterosalpingography (MR-HSG) technique employing hyperpolarized (3)He. Two-dimensional (2D) and 3D gradient-echo imaging sequences were developed and optimized using a phantom. An optimized sequence was then applied in swine cadavers. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2000;12:1009-1013.
Hagspiel
K D
KD
Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA. kdh2n@virginia.edu
Altes
T A
TA
Mugler
J P
JP
Brookeman
J R
JR
D000818:Animals; D003287:Contrast Media; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006371:Helium; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007554:Isotopes; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D013552:Swine; D014599:Uterus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
D003287:Contrast Media; D007554:Isotopes; D006371:Helium