Immobilization Technique for High-Resolution MR Imaging of the Testes

Techniques for testis immobilization can facilitate high-resolution MR imaging applications for testicular diseases by assuring good positioning of the testis on small radiofrequency coils and reducing motion artifacts. We tested negative pressure suction to immobilize the testis of rats during MR i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Yamaguchi, Masayuki, Fujii, Hirofumi
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Japanese Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2018
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Technical Note
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6196299/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29343661
http://dx.doi.org/10.2463/mrms.tn.2017-0115
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Sumario:Techniques for testis immobilization can facilitate high-resolution MR imaging applications for testicular diseases by assuring good positioning of the testis on small radiofrequency coils and reducing motion artifacts. We tested negative pressure suction to immobilize the testis of rats during MR image acquisitions. Suction pressure between −5 and −10 kPa assured good positioning, suppressed motion artifacts, and allowed the observation of blood vessels and seminiferous tubules.

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