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World J Radiol. Mar 28, 2016; 8(3): 298-307
Published online Mar 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i3.298
Published online Mar 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i3.298
Table 1 Multiple magnetic resonance imaging sequences used for temperature monitoring, characterization and quantification of ablated kidneys
| Pulse sequence | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | ETL | rBW (kHz) | Flip angle (degree) | Slice thickness | Matrix size | NEX | Acquisition time (s) |
| T2-W thermometry | 210 | 18.3 | 12 | 15.63 | 35 | 4 | 256 × 192 | 1 | 100 |
| 2D T2-W FSE (pre and post ablation) | 7300 | 68 | 12 | 15.63 | 11 | 4 | 256 × 192 | 3 | 400 |
| Perfusion (post ablation) | 3.7 | 1.5 | NA | 62.5 | 9 | 5 | 96 × 96 | 1 | 120 |
| 2D T1-W FSE (pre and post ablation1) | 985 | 7.2 | 6 | 31.25 | 120 | 5 | 192 × 192 | 1 | 16 |
| 3D LAVA (pre and post ablation1) | 3.9 | 1.5 | NA | 62.5 | 15 | 5 | 192 × 192 | 3 | 240 |
- Citation: Saeed M, Krug R, Do L, Hetts SW, Wilson MW. Renal ablation using magnetic resonance-guided high intensity focused ultrasound: Magnetic resonance imaging and histopathology assessment. World J Radiol 2016; 8(3): 298-307
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v8/i3/298.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v8.i3.298