Priya Bhosale1, Jingfei Ma, Haesun Choi. 1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Box 368, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Priya.bhosale@di.mdacc.tmc.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The FIESTA (fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition) ultrafast pulse sequence provides high-resolution images with outstanding image contrast and high signal-to-noise ratio relative to the single-shot fast spin-echo (SSFSE) sequence. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the utility of the FIESTA sequence in oncologic imaging. CONCLUSION: Although the FIESTA technique cannot replace standard imaging techniques, it can be used as an excellent adjunct to conventional T1-and T2-weighted sequences for abdominal imaging and for screening the entire abdomen and pelvis at the beginning of the examination. In addition, the motion-insensitive FIESTA sequence is useful in surgical planning, particularly in patients with retroperitoneal tumors and pancreatic cancer because it offers excellent visualization of the vascular anatomy.
OBJECTIVE: The FIESTA (fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition) ultrafast pulse sequence provides high-resolution images with outstanding image contrast and high signal-to-noise ratio relative to the single-shot fast spin-echo (SSFSE) sequence. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the utility of the FIESTA sequence in oncologic imaging. CONCLUSION: Although the FIESTA technique cannot replace standard imaging techniques, it can be used as an excellent adjunct to conventional T1-and T2-weighted sequences for abdominal imaging and for screening the entire abdomen and pelvis at the beginning of the examination. In addition, the motion-insensitive FIESTA sequence is useful in surgical planning, particularly in patients with retroperitoneal tumors and pancreatic cancer because it offers excellent visualization of the vascular anatomy.
Authors: Andreas M Loening; Manojkumar Saranathan; Nichanan Ruangwattanapaisarn; Daniel V Litwiller; Ann Shimakawa; Shreyas S Vasanawala Journal: J Magn Reson Imaging Date: 2015-06-19 Impact factor: 4.813
Authors: Michael A Fischer; Daniel Nanz; Thomas Hany; Caecilia S Reiner; Paul Stolzmann; Olivio F Donati; Stefan Breitenstein; Paul Schneider; Dominik Weishaupt; Gustav K von Schulthess; Hans Scheffel Journal: Eur Radiol Date: 2010-08-18 Impact factor: 5.315