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Noncontrast Functional MRI of the Kidneys.
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PMID:  22102220     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) techniques enable noninvasive assessment of renal function. Diffusion-weighted imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, blood oxygen level-dependent MRI, magnetic resonance elastography, and arterial spin labeling are some of the emerging techniques that have potential to investigate renal function without the use of exogenous gadolinium contrast. This article discusses the principles of these techniques, as well as their possible applications and limitations. This will introduce the readers to these novel imaging tools, which appear to have promising futures.
Authors:
Lorenzo Mannelli; Jeffrey H Maki; Sherif F Osman; Hersh Chandarana; David J Lomas; William P Shuman; Ken F Linnau; Douglas E Green; Giacomo Laffi; Miriam Moshiri
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-11-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current urology reports     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1534-6285     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100900943     Medline TA:  Curr Urol Rep     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University of Washington, 1000 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA, mannellilorenzo@yahoo.it.
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