MR imaging of the liver on multi-channel MR systems at 1.5 and 3Tesla – Initial experiences
CJ Zech, A Panteleon, KA Herrmann, MF Reiser, SO Schoenberg · RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren · 2007 · Heft 03
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Purpose: Due to the higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) MR imaging at 3Tesla (T) systems offers new perspectives; however, there are a number of challenges for abdominal MRI at 3T despite the obvious advantage of a higher SNR, including a fourfold higher specific absorption rate as well as the presence of dielectric artifacts. The objective of this study was to compare image quality and diagnostic accuracy of liver MRI with liver-specific contrast agents at 1.5T and 3T using multi-channel MR-systems. Methods: 26 patients which were referred for clinical reasons to a MR examination of the liver with the approved l…
