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Model-based nonlinear inverse reconstruction for T2 mapping using highly undersampled spin-echo MRI.
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PMID:  21780234     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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PURPOSE: To develop a model-based reconstruction technique for T2 mapping based on multi-echo spin-echo MRI sequences with highly undersampled Cartesian data encoding.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The proposed technique relies on a nonlinear inverse reconstruction algorithm which directly estimates a T2 and spin-density map from a train of undersampled spin echoes. The method is applicable to acquisitions with single receiver coils but benefits from multi-element coil arrays. The algorithm is validated for trains of 16 spin echoes with a spacing of 10 to 12 ms using numerical simulations as well as human brain MRI at 3 Tesla (T).
RESULTS: When compared with a standard T2 fitting procedure using fully sampled T2-weighted images, and depending on the available signal-to-noise ratio and number of coil elements, model-based nonlinear inverse reconstructions for both simulated and in vivo MRI data yield accurate T2 estimates for undersampling factors of 5 to 10.
CONCLUSION: This work describes a promising strategy for T2-weighted MRI that simultaneously offers accurate T2 relaxation times and properly T2-weighted images at arbitrary echo times. For a standard spin-echo MRI sequence with Cartesian encoding, the method allows for a much higher degree of undersampling than obtainable by conventional parallel imaging. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2011;. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Authors:
Tilman J Sumpf; Martin Uecker; Susann Boretius; Jens Frahm
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1522-2586     ISO Abbreviation:  J Magn Reson Imaging     Publication Date:  2011 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-07-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9105850     Medline TA:  J Magn Reson Imaging     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  420-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Biomedizinische NMR Forschungs GmbH am Max-Planck-Institut für biophysikalische Chemie, Göttingen, Germany. tsumpf@gwdg.de.
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