Diseases of the Female Pelvis
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been widely accepted as a powerful imaging modality for the evaluation of the pelvis because of its intrinsic superior soft tissue contrast compared with that…
MR Imaging of the Pelvic Floor
Defecography by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging makes it possible to view the multiple compartments of the pelvic floor at one examination, with high-resolution images at rest and dynamic images, providing…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Rectal Cancer
Optimal treatment decisions for patients with rectal cancer are based on knowledge of tumor characteristics and prognostic features and any initial treatment must aim to reduce the risk of both…
Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate
The multiparametric approach expanded the clinical applications for prostate magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to include not only staging but also a correlation with tumor aggressiveness. It can also help to…
MR Enterography for the Assessment of Small Bowel Diseases
This article focuses on MR enterography in the evaluation of small bowel diseases, including the protocol, enteric contrast agents, imaging timing and sequence selection. It is becoming the first-line radiological…
Clinical Applications of Diffusion Tensor Imaging
The potential utility of diffusion tensor (DT) imaging in clinical practice is broad, and new applications continue to evolve as technology advances. Clinical applications of DT imaging and tractography include…
Modern Imaging Evaluation of the Liver
Modern MR imaging evaluation of the liver allows for a comprehensive morphologic and functional assessment of the liver parenchyma, hepatic vessels, and biliary tree, thus aiding in the diagnosis of…
Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
More imaging centers are incorporating diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) into the clinical breast magnetic resonance (MR) examination, with the potential of increasing the specificity of breast MR imaging. This article reviews…
Clinical Applications of Diffusion Imaging in the Spine
As in the brain, the sensitivity of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to ischemic damage in the spinal cord may provide early identification of infarction. Diffusion anisotropy may enhance the detection and…
Clinical Applications of Functional MR Imaging
Functional magnetic resonance (fMR) imaging for neurosurgical planning has become the standard of care in centers where it is available. Although paradigms to measure eloquent cortices are not yet standardized,…
