Small bowel MR imaging: 1.5T versus 3T.
This article provides practical information regarding patient preparation schemes for small bowel MR imaging, and offers dedicated pulse sequence protocols for 1.5-T and 3-T MR imaging scanners, with specific emphasis on the advantages and remaining limitations of the higher field strength.
Patak
Michael A
MA
Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, University Hospital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland. michael.patak@insel.ch
von Weymarn
Constantin
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Froehlich
Johannes M
JM
D002400:Cathartics / Q000145:classification; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*
D002400:Cathartics; D003287:Contrast Media