Quantifying Regional Radiation-Induced Lung Injury in Patients Using Hyperpolarized 129Xe Gas Exchange Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Radiation-induced lung injury has been shown to alter regional ventilation and perfusion in the lung. However, changes in regional pulmonary gas exchange have not previously been measured.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - March 4, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Leith J. Rankine, Junlan Lu, Ziyi Wang, Christopher R. Kelsey, Lawrence B. Marks, Shiva K. Das, Bastiaan Driehuys Tags: PHYSICS CONTRIBUTION Source Type: research