569-02-010 ISMRM Abstract

An Open-Source DW-RARE Pulseq Implementation for Robust High-Resolution MR Neurography

Primary: Acquisition & Reconstruction - Pulse Sequence Design: Neuro

Secondary: Neuro - Peripheral Nerves

569-02-010 · Novel Pulse Sequences and Reconstruction Strategies · Wednesday, 13 May, 9:15 AM–10:10 AM · Digital Posters Row J

Keywords: Pulseq Peripheral nerve imaging Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) RARE MRN

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Andreas Holl ¹, Jürgen Hennig¹, Maxim Zaitsev¹, Marie Wolf², Shadi Tashakori¹, Jakob Hufschmidt², Alexander Rau¹, Sebastian Littin¹

¹University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

²Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

Presenting Author: Andreas Holl

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