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Fast gradient echo magnetic resonance imaging of the normal diaphragm. J Thorac Imaging 1997 Jan;12(1):70-4

Date

01/01/1997

Pubmed ID

8989763

DOI

10.1097/00005382-199701000-00011

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0031050442 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   15 Citations

Abstract

To determine the ability of fast gradient-recalled echo (GRE), breath-hold magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to depict all regions of the diaphragm, 13 volunteers were scanned in coronal and sagittal planes. The central to anterior left hemidiaphragm and the posterior lumbar portions were each demonstrated in 12 subjects (92%). The crura were visible crossing anterior to the aorta in the sagittal plane in eight subjects (62%) and in the coronal plane in six subjects (46%). In the sagittal plane, the right crus was evident in eight subjects (62%). Muscular portions of the diaphragm in contact with the liver or body wall were less frequently discernible, and the central tendon could not be confidently resolved. Several artifacts occurred that interfered with visualization of the diaphragm. These observations indicate that many regions of the diaphragm can be seen with fast GRE, breath-hold MRI, but there are some limitations in depicting the diaphragm in its entirety.

Author List

Gierada DS, Curtin JJ, Erickson SJ, Prost RW, Strandt JA, Goodman LR

Author

Scott J. Erickson MD Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Artifacts
Diaphragm
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male