Intra-patient and inter-observer image quality analysis in liver MRI study with gadoxetic acid using two different multi-arterial phase techniques

CONCLUSION: CAIPIRINHA-VIBE images were always diagnostic, but with a failure of triple-arterial phase in 37%. TWIST-VIBE was successful in obtaining three arterial phases in all patients. Breath-holding time is the only parameter which can influence the preliminary choice between CAIPIRINHA-VIBE and TWIST-VIBE algorithm.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: If the patient is expected to perform good breath-holds, TWIST-VIBE is preferable; otherwise, CAIPIRINHA-VIBE is more appropriate.PMID:38400772 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae045

Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: F Castagnoli R Faletti R Inchingolo A Villanacci V Ruggeri D Zac à D M Koh L Grazioli Source Type: research