TY - JOUR T1 - High-Resolution 3T MR Neurography of the Brachial Plexus and Its Branches, with Emphasis on 3D Imaging JF - American Journal of Neuroradiology JO - Am. J. Neuroradiol. DO - 10.3174/ajnr.A3287 AU - A. Chhabra AU - G.K. Thawait AU - T. Soldatos AU - R. Thakkar AU - F. Del Grande AU - M. Chalian AU - J.A. Carrino Y1 - 2012/09/13 UR - http://www.ajnr.org/content/early/2012/09/13/ajnr.A3287.abstract N2 - SUMMARY: With advancement in 3D imaging, better fat-suppression techniques, and superior coil designs for MR imaging and the increasing availability and use of 3T magnets, the visualization of the complexity of the brachial plexus has become facile. The relevant imaging findings are described for normal and pathologic conditions of the brachial plexus. These radiologic findings are supported by clinical and/or EMG/surgical data, and corresponding high-resolution MR neurography images are illustrated. Because the brachial plexus can be affected by a plethora of pathologies, resulting in often serious and disabling complications, a better radiologic insight has great potential in aiding physicians in rendering superior services to patients. Abbreviations EMGelectromyographyMIPmaximum intensity projectionMRNMR neurographySPACEsampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts by using different flip angleSTIRshort tau inversion recoveryTOSthoracic outlet syndrome ER -