Small bowel MR imaging: 1.5T versus 3T

Michael A Patak; Constantin von Weymarn; Johannes M Froehlich

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2007.07.002

Small bowel MR imaging: 1.5T versus 3T

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2007 Aug;15(3):383-93, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2007.07.002.

Authors

Michael A Patak¹, Constantin von Weymarn, Johannes M Froehlich

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, University Hospital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland. [email protected]

PMID: 17893058
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2007.07.002

Abstract

This article provides practical information regarding patient preparation schemes for small bowel MR imaging, and offers dedicated pulse sequence protocols for 1.5-T and 3-T MR imaging scanners, with specific emphasis on the advantages and remaining limitations of the higher field strength.

MeSH terms

Cathartics / classification
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Contrast Media / classification
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods*
Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
Intestine, Small / pathology*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*

Substances

Cathartics
Contrast Media