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Kevin M Johnson1, Sean B Fain, Mark L Schiebler

  • 1Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

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Optimizing 3D radial ultrashort echo time MRI with limited field-of-view excitation, variable density readouts, and radial oversampling significantly enhances whole-lung imaging quality. These techniques improve signal-to-noise ratio and spatial resolution for better lung and airway visualization.

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  • Radiology and Medical Imaging
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  • 3D radial ultrashort echo time (3D UTE) MRI is crucial for imaging the lungs due to short T2* of lung tissue.
  • Optimizing 3D UTE MRI is essential for high-resolution whole-lung imaging, improving diagnostic accuracy.

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  • To optimize 3D radial ultrashort echo time MRI for high-resolution whole-lung imaging.
  • Investigate the impact of specific technical improvements on image quality.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented 3D UTE MRI on a 3T scanner.
  • Investigated limited field-of-view excitation, variable density readouts, and radial oversampling.
  • Assessed improvements via simulation, phantom studies, and in vivo imaging in healthy subjects and a patient.
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