Quality comparison between three-dimensional T2-weighted SPACE and two-dimensional T2-weighted turbo spin echo magnetic resonance images for the brachytherapy planning evaluation of prostate and periprostatic anatomy

The purpose of this study was to compare an isotropic three-dimensional (3D) T2-weighted sequence sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts by using flip angle evolution (SPACE) with an axial two-dimensional T2-weighted turbo spin echo (TSE) sequence with regard to overall image quality and the delineation of normal prostate and periprostatic anatomy for low-dose-rate prostate cancer brachytherapy planning evaluation.

Source: Brachytherapy - May 9, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tharakeswara K. Bathala, Aradhana M. Venkatesan, Jingfei Ma, Priyadarshini Bhosale, Wei Wei, Rajat J. Kudchadker, Jihong Wang, Mitchell S. Anscher, Chad Tang, Teresa L. Bruno, Steven J. Frank, Janio Szklaruk Source Type: research