T2-weighted IDEAL fast spin echo imaging of the brachial plexus: comparison with STIR

Noriaki Tomura1, Toshiyuki Saginoya2, Mika Kokubun2

  • 1Department of Radiology and Neurology, Research Institute for Neuroscience, Southern Tohoku General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan tomura@bloom.ocn.ne.jp.

Summary

T2W IDEAL-FSE imaging significantly improves brachial plexus visualization compared to STIR, offering higher signal-to-noise ratios and better image quality. This advanced technique shows potential to replace STIR for clearer nerve imaging.