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SPLICE: sub-second diffusion-sensitive MR imaging using a modified fast spin-echo acquisition mode

F Schick1

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Tübingen, Germany.

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
|November 5, 1997
PubMed
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A new magnetic resonance imaging technique, SPLICE, enables rapid diffusion-weighted imaging outside the brain. This method overcomes limitations of existing techniques for thoracic and abdominal imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Biophysics
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Standard spin-echo sequences for diffusion imaging are time-consuming.
  • Diffusion-weighted echo-planar imaging is fast but unsuitable for thoracic/abdominal sites.
  • Existing methods have limitations for non-brain diffusion measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a rapid diffusion-weighted imaging technique for body applications.
  • To overcome the limitations of current MRI sequences in diffusion imaging.
  • To combine the benefits of fast spin-echo and diffusion weighting.

Main Methods:

  • A novel split echo acquisition mode was developed for fast spin-echo sequences.
  • This modified sequence, SPLICE (split acquisition of fast spin-echo signals for diffusion imaging), is insensitive to magnetization phase.

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  • The technique was tested for sub-second diffusion-weighted imaging in various body regions.

    • Main Results:

    • The SPLICE sequence successfully acquired diffusion-weighted images rapidly.
    • The method demonstrated applicability for imaging different body parts.
    • Sub-second imaging was achieved, overcoming previous speed limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • The SPLICE sequence offers a rapid and effective approach for diffusion-weighted MRI in the body.
    • This technique addresses the limitations of conventional methods for thoracic and abdominal diffusion imaging.
    • SPLICE combines speed and diffusion sensitivity, expanding MRI applications.