Magnetic resonance hysterography and hysterosalpingography using hyperpolarized (3)He: demonstration of feasibility in an animal model |
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| Authors: | Hagspiel K D Altes T A Mugler J P Brookeman J R |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA. kdh2n@virginia.edu |
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| Abstract: | Assessment of the uterine cavity and patency of the fallopian tubes remains a difficult goal with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a new magnetic resonance hysterography (MR-HG) and hysterosalpingography (MR-HSG) technique employing hyperpolarized (3)He. Two-dimensional (2D) and 3D gradient-echo imaging sequences were developed and optimized using a phantom. An optimized sequence was then applied in swine cadavers. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2000;12:1009-1013. |
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