Published June 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

A new MRI technique for demonstrating the surface of the brain together with the cortical veins

  • 1. Department of Radiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, 6-20-2, Shinkawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8611 (Japan)
  • 2. Department of Neurosurgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo (Japan)
  • 3. Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo (Japan)

Description

We assessed combining of surface-anatomy scanning (SAS) MRI and MR venography (MRV). We obtained SAS images with a half-Fourier single-shot fast spin-echo sequence, then MRV of the identical section with a two-dimensional phase-contrast technique. We then added the two sets of images. The combined images, which were obtained within 10 min, provided information about the surface anatomy and cortical veins. This simple technique is useful for demonstrating brain surface structures, especially in patients from whom one plans to excise a lesion. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 425-427
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYAB

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
30030971
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANATOMY; BRAIN; CONTRAST MEDIA; IMAGES; NMR IMAGING; SURFACES; VEINS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGY; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS

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Notes
With 2 figs., 7 refs.