Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Aug 2016
Assessment of renal function using intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted imaging and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.
To assess the correlation between each of intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted imaging (IVIM-DWI) and dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) metrics in renal parenchyma with renal function, in a cohort of patients with chronic liver disease. ⋯ The weak correlations between renal IVIM and DCE-MRI perfusion parameters imply that these functional measures could be complementary. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2016;44:317-326.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Aug 2016
Comparative StudyDiffusion tensor imaging of the human kidney: Does image registration permit scanning without respiratory triggering?
To investigate if image registration of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) allows omitting respiratory triggering for both transplanted and native kidneys ⋯ Registration improves the quality of DTI in native and transplanted kidneys. Diffusion parameters in renal allografts can be measured without respiratory triggering. In native kidneys, respiratory triggering appears advantageous. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2016;44:327-334.