MR colonography: 1.5T versus 3T.
MR colonography is a powerful noninvasive method to image colorectal masses and inflammatory bowel disease. This article describes current techniques of MR colonography and compares its implementation at 1.5T and 3T.
Lauenstein
Thomas C
TC
Department of Radiology, The Emory Clinic, 1365 Clifton Road, Bldg A, Suite AT-627, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. tlauens@emory.edu
Saar
Bettina
B
Martin
Diego R
DR
D016477:Artifacts; D002400:Cathartics; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017352:Echo-Planar Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
D002400:Cathartics