Added value of diffusion-weighted acquisitions in MRI of the abdomen and pelvis

William A. Moore; Gaurav Khatri; Ananth J. Madhuranthakam; Robert D. Sims; Ivan Pedrosa

doi:10.2214/AJR.12.9563

Added value of diffusion-weighted acquisitions in MRI of the abdomen and pelvis

William A. Moore, Gaurav Khatri, Ananth J. Madhuranthakam, Robert D. Sims, Ivan Pedrosa

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review abdominopelvic applications of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), discuss advantages and limitations of DWI, and illustrate these with examples. CONCLUSION. High-quality abdominopelvic DWI can be performed routinely on current MRI systems and may offer added value in image interpretation. Particularly in unenhanced MRI examinations, DWI may provide an alternative source of image contrast and improved conspicuity to identify and potentially characterize pathology. DWI is a powerful technique that warrants implementation in routine abdominal and pelvic imaging protocols.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	995-1006
Number of pages	12
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	202
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.9563
State	Published - May 2014

Keywords

Abdomen
Apparent diffusion coefficient
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)
MRI

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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