Published 1989 | Version v1
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MR imaging and P-31 localized spectroscopy of induced inflammation in the rabbit temporomandibular joint

Description

Early diagnosis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and joint deterioration from diverse insults is difficult. Treatment is determined empirically, invasively, or by means of long-term radiographic observation. The objective of this research was to evaluate alterations in the chemical composition of the inflamed TMJ by means of MR imaging and P-31 MR spectroscopy. New Zealand White rabbits (n = 10) were used. One TMJ served as a control with the contralateral one serving as an experimental joint. Inflammation was induced by injection of silica particles. MR imaging and MR spectroscopic data were collected longitudinally with a CSI 2-T/45 MR instrument. The rabbits were killed, the TMJs were blocked resected, and a histologic examination was performed. All data have been statistically analyzed

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Radiological Society of North America Inc.
Imprint Place
Oak Brook, IL (USA)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the 75th anniversary scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (Abstracts)
Imprint Pagination
654 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 391.

Conference

Title
75. anniversary scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Dates
26 Nov - 1 Dec 1989.
Place
Chicago, IL (USA).

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Secondary number(s)
CONF-8911163--.