| Literature DB >> 16402382 |
J Absil1, V Denolin, T Metens.
Abstract
A refocused-SSFP sequence based on balanced-FFE (TrueFisp, Fiesta) that attenuates fat signal is presented. The sequence uses periodically variable flip angles and produces a dual steady state of the signal, which is obtained after a dual transient phase if an appropriate preparation is used. The off-resonance profile of the steady-state signal exhibits large stopbands that can be employed for fat suppression. Numerical simulations were performed to investigate the signal behavior and the off-resonance properties of the sequence. Experimental results obtained with a Philips Gyroscan Intera 1.5T MR scanner demonstrated fat attenuation in phantoms and abdominal images in volunteers. Copyright 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Mesh:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16402382 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.20766
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Magn Reson Med ISSN: 0740-3194 Impact factor: 4.668