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1Department of Gynecology, Baodi Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 301800, China.
Abstract:
In order to explore the effect of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based on phase correction algorithm in diagnosing female pelvic abscess, firstly, the effect of phase correction algorithm on eliminating MRI image motion artifacts was studied, then it was applied to 71 female pelvic cases admitted to our hospital in the diagnosis of abscess patients with magnetic resonance imaging technology, and the results were compared with the results of multislice spiral CT and laparoscopy to explore the accuracy of MRI and CT. It was found that the results of MRI examination were close to those of laparoscopy, and the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05); the results of CT examination and laparoscopy were significantly different, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05); in addition, the results of CT examination, the number of bacterial cysts (43 cases) and tuberculous cysts (12 cases), were significantly lower than the results of MRI (50 cases, 18 cases), and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The size of the mass shown by the MRI examination (4.1 cm × 4.2 cm × 3.9 cm～13.9 cm × 9.5 cm × 8.7 cm) was larger than the size of the mass revealed by the CT examination (5.2 cm × 4.3 cm × 4.1 cm～15.5 cm × 10.1 cm × 9.6 cm), the difference between the two was statistically significant (P < 0.05), and it was closer to the results of laparoscopic pathology (4.1 cm × 4.3 cm × 3.9 cm～14.1 cm × 9.3 cmP < 0.058.7 cm). In short, the phase correction algorithm could eliminate the motion artifacts of MRI images. In the imaging diagnosis of female pelvic abscess, the MRI diagnosis based on the phase correction algorithm is more ideal than the diagnosis of multislice spiral CT. It can be used as a reference basis for clinical disease treatment.
Insights
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a phase correction algorithm effectively diagnoses female pelvic abscesses by reducing motion artifacts. This advanced MRI technique offers superior accuracy compared to multislice spiral CT, serving as a valuable tool for clinical treatment decisions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Female pelvic abscesses present diagnostic challenges.
- Image artifacts in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can impede accurate diagnosis.
- Phase correction algorithms aim to mitigate motion artifacts in MRI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a phase correction algorithm in improving MRI quality for diagnosing female pelvic abscesses.
- To compare the diagnostic accuracy of MRI with phase correction against multislice spiral CT and laparoscopy.
- To determine the clinical utility of enhanced MRI in guiding treatment for female pelvic abscesses.
Main Methods:
- A phase correction algorithm was applied to MRI scans to reduce motion artifacts.
- MRI was performed on 71 female patients with suspected pelvic abscesses.
- Results were compared with multislice spiral CT and laparoscopic findings.
Main Results:
- The phase correction algorithm successfully eliminated MRI motion artifacts.
- MRI results showed no statistically significant difference compared to laparoscopy (P > 0.05).
- Multislice spiral CT results differed significantly from laparoscopy (P < 0.05) and underestimated cyst counts and mass size compared to MRI.
Conclusions:
- Phase correction algorithm enhances MRI diagnostic capabilities for female pelvic abscesses.
- MRI with phase correction demonstrates superior accuracy over multislice spiral CT in diagnosing pelvic abscesses.
- This improved MRI technique provides a reliable reference for clinical management of female pelvic abscesses.
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