Garima Suman1, Jerome A Rusin1, R Marc Lebel2, Houchun H Hu3. 1. Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. 2. GE Healthcare, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 3. Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: Houchun.Hu@nationwidechildrens.org.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We attempted to demonstrate the clinical applicability and utility of a three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling magnetic resonance imaging technique in pediatric neuroimaging through a series of case studies. METHODS: Whole-brain three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling data were acquired in five pediatric patients with different neurological conditions using 3 mm to 4 mm slices and a scan time of six to seven minutes. RESULTS: Three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling provided complementary diagnostic information via quantitative cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time maps. CONCLUSIONS: Three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling sequence provides simultaneous quantification of cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time and is feasible for pediatric patients.
OBJECTIVES: We attempted to demonstrate the clinical applicability and utility of a three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling magnetic resonance imaging technique in pediatric neuroimaging through a series of case studies. METHODS: Whole-brain three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling data were acquired in five pediatric patients with different neurological conditions using 3 mm to 4 mm slices and a scan time of six to seven minutes. RESULTS: Three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling provided complementary diagnostic information via quantitative cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time maps. CONCLUSIONS: Three-dimensional multidelay arterial spin labeling sequence provides simultaneous quantification of cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time and is feasible for pediatric patients.