465-03-004 ISMRM Abstract

qUTE-DESS–Based Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) of Peripheral Nerves: Monte Carlo Optimization and ex vivo Validation

Primary: Neuro - Peripheral Nerves

Secondary: Diffusion - DWI/DTI/DKI

465-03-004 · Neurography, Pain, and Spine · Tuesday, 12 May, 1:40 PM–2:35 PM · Digital Posters Row F

Keywords: Peripheral Nerves UTE-MRI Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) Double echo steady state

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Jinil Park ¹, Sam Sedaghat², Stephano Chang³, Eddie Fu¹, Youngkyoo Jung¹, Abhijit Chaudhari¹, Hyungseok Jang¹

¹Department of Radiology, University of California, Berkeley, United States of America

²Department of Radiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

³Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Berkeley, United States of America

Presenting Author: Jinil Park

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