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Perfusion measurement using DCE-MRI: implications for hyperthermia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18214772     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) is today the most popular method to assess perfusion in the body. Unfortunately, the technique is mostly used to determine semiquantitative parameters like time to peak enhancement. Perfusion quantification remains challenging using DCE-MRI. The method suffers from two major limitations. First, no standardized imaging technique is available. Secondly, no standard evaluation technique for perfusion quantification has been established which accurately describes the tracer kinetics of available contrast agents. Different imaging techniques using spoiled gradient echo sequences and the basics of the evaluation are presented. To assess perfusion changes due to hyperthermia using DCE-MRI one has to take into account the systematic variation of the arterial input function required for perfusion quantification. Hyperthermia modifies the contrast agent bolus in that a shorter and more highly concentrated bolus appears earlier in the tissue.
Authors:
Lutz Lüdemann; Peter Wust; Johanna Gellermann
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0265-6736     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Hyperthermia     Publication Date:  2008 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-01-24     Completed Date:  2008-03-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8508395     Medline TA:  Int J Hyperthermia     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  91-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiotherapy, Charité, CVK, Berlin, Germany. lutz.luedemann@charite.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Contrast Media
Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials*
Humans
Hyperthermia, Induced*
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Neoplasms / blood supply,  therapy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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