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3T MR neurography using three-dimensional diffusion-weighted PSIF: technical issues and advantages

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Three-dimensional (3D) diffusion-weighted reversed fast imaging with steady state precession (3D DW-PSIF) MR sequence has the potential to create nerve-specific images. The authors describe the technical issues and their initial experience with this imaging technique employed for peripheral MR neurography.

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  1. The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 601 North Caroline Street, Room 4214, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA

    Avneesh Chhabra, Ty K. Subhawong, Cary Bizzell & Theodoros Soldatos

  2. Siemens Medical Solutions, USA Inc, Malvern, PA, USA

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Chhabra, A., Subhawong, T.K., Bizzell, C. et al. 3T MR neurography using three-dimensional diffusion-weighted PSIF: technical issues and advantages. Skeletal Radiol 40, 1355–1360 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-011-1162-y

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