Journal of Radiation Industry (방사선산업학회지)

Korean Society of Radiation Industry (한국방사선산업학회)
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Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Brain Diffusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Comparision with 1.5 T and 3.0 T Units

뇌 확산강조 자기공명영상에 대한 정량적, 성적 평가: 1.5 T와 3.0 T 기기 비교

  • Goo, Eun-Hoe (Department of Radiological Science, Cheongju University) ;
  • Dong, Kyung-Rae (Department of Radiological Technology, Gwangju Health University)
  • Received : 2016.10.01
  • Accepted : 2016.12.09
  • Published : 2016.12.31

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Abstract

DWI of biological effects are independent of magnetic field strength in various regions. High field strength, however, does affect the signal to noise ratio (SNR) and artifacts of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) images, which ultimately will influence the quantitative of diffusion imaging. In this study, the effects of field strength on DWI are reviewed. The effects of the diseases also are discussed. Comparing DWI in cerebellum, WM, GM, Hyperacute region measurements both as a function of field strength (1.5T and 3.0T). Overall, the SNR of the DWI roughly doubled going from 1.5 T to 3.0 T. In summary, DWI studies at 3.0 T is provided significantly improved DWI measurements relative to studies at 1.5T.

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