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Can the IVIM model be used for renal perfusion imaging?

M F Müller1, P V Prasad, R R Edelman

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Switzerland. mueller@insel.unibe.ch

Summary

This study found that the intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) model is not suitable for assessing renal perfusion using diffusion-sensitive MRI. Preliminary results indicate limitations in obtaining reliable perfusion data in the kidneys with this technique.

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