Comparison between 1.5 MRI and 3T MRI in evaluating prostatic carcinoma
P Torricelli, G Ligabue, R Romagnoli · RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren · 2005 · Heft 04
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Puropose: The aim of the study is to compare the results of endorectal coil 1.5 MRI and cardiac coil 3T MRI in evaluating prostatic carcinoma. Methods: Twenty consecutive patients affected with hystopatological proven prostatic cancer have been evaluated by both endorectal coil 1.5 MRI and cardiac coil 3T MRI. Two radiologist trained in pelvic MRI independently scored from 1 to 4, basing upon subjective criteria the image quality regarding the following regions: prostate cancer tissue, prostate capsule, seminal vesicle, neurovacular bundle and prostate apex. Results: In 9/20 patients (1: unclear visibility, 2: f…