Kelvin K Lim1, Geertje Noe, Emma Hornsey, Ruth P Lim. 1. Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Austin Health (Department affiliated with University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical School), 145 Studley Road, P.O. Box 5555, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084, Australia, kelv_lim@yahoo.com.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to illustrate clinical applications of 3D T2-weighted MRI in pelvic imaging. We review technical considerations of 3D T2-weighted MRI with clinical examples. CONCLUSION: 3D T2-weighted MRI has been increasingly utilized for pelvic applications, including imaging of rectal cancer, prostate cancer, anorectal fistulas and the female pelvis. This relatively rapid technique offers good soft-tissue contrast of the pelvic organs, with potential for more widespread clinical use.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to illustrate clinical applications of 3D T2-weighted MRI in pelvic imaging. We review technical considerations of 3D T2-weighted MRI with clinical examples. CONCLUSION: 3D T2-weighted MRI has been increasingly utilized for pelvic applications, including imaging of rectal cancer, prostate cancer, anorectal fistulas and the female pelvis. This relatively rapid technique offers good soft-tissue contrast of the pelvic organs, with potential for more widespread clinical use.