TY - JOUR
T1 - Intrabiliary MR imaging
AU - Arepally, Aravind
AU - Weiss, Clifford R.
PY - 2005/8
Y1 - 2005/8
N2 - The goal of this research is to illustrate the potential role of interventional MR imaging in a clinical setting. As shown by this study, IBMR is feasible, is well tolerated, and positively affects patient management. IBMR allowed for significantly decreased field of view and high in-plane resolution and provided contrast between the biliary lumen and adjacent structures with high diagnostic accuracy. This technique enabled clinicians not only to improve imaging of the biliary tree but also to make a more accurate diagnosis. Based on this pilot work, there are several potential avenues of further expansion for IBMR. For example, enhanced imaging of the biliary tree may allow for monitoring of new biliary treatment regimens such as photodynamic therapy or molecular targeting [23,24]. In addition, this technique may also foster development of innovative new percutaneous procedures [25] that may eventually treat some biliary disorders under MR imaging guidance.
AB - The goal of this research is to illustrate the potential role of interventional MR imaging in a clinical setting. As shown by this study, IBMR is feasible, is well tolerated, and positively affects patient management. IBMR allowed for significantly decreased field of view and high in-plane resolution and provided contrast between the biliary lumen and adjacent structures with high diagnostic accuracy. This technique enabled clinicians not only to improve imaging of the biliary tree but also to make a more accurate diagnosis. Based on this pilot work, there are several potential avenues of further expansion for IBMR. For example, enhanced imaging of the biliary tree may allow for monitoring of new biliary treatment regimens such as photodynamic therapy or molecular targeting [23,24]. In addition, this technique may also foster development of innovative new percutaneous procedures [25] that may eventually treat some biliary disorders under MR imaging guidance.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.mric.2005.04.011
DO - 10.1016/j.mric.2005.04.011
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16084414
AN - SCOPUS:23444436389
SN - 1064-9689
VL - 13
SP - 481
EP - 489
JO - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America
JF - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -