回波平面成像显示臂丛神经的初步研究

目的探讨改进臂丛神经成像技术.方法对18例志愿者行回波平面成像序列和常规MR扫描,图像重组后与人体相应部位的解剖图谱对照.结果回波平面成像结合最大信号强度投影（MIP）、薄层MIP、多曲面重组（MPR）等图像后处理技术能够准确显示臂丛神经根、节、干、股、束等结构;18例的臂丛神经节后部分均良好地显示,17例的节前神经也清晰显示.结论回波平面成像是准确显示臂丛神经及其相关结构十分有效的技术,对于臂丛神经病变的诊断和治疗具有十分重要的意义;该技术也使清晰显示其他外周神经成为可能.

Evaluation of brachial plexus with MR echo planar imaging: initial experience

Objetctive To determine the optimal sequences and scan parameters of Brachial Plexus MRI. Methods Eighteen volunteers were underwent conventional MRI and echo planar imaging scanning The images acquired were compared with the standard anatomical pictures. Results Ventral rami, ganglion, trunks, cords and some peripheral nerves of brachial plexus were demonstrated very well by echo planar imaging with the post-processing techniques such as MIP, thin slice MIP and MPR. In 18/18 cases the postganglions on both sides and 17/18 cases the preganglions of brachial plexus on both sides could be visualized in EPI pre-processed and post-processed images. Conclusion Echo planar imaging is an effective technique of accurately displaying brachial plexus and adjacent structures. It has potential value in the diagnosis and treatment of brachial plexus diseases. It is also a potential technique to demonstrate other peripheral nerves accurately.