Table 1 Imaging parameters of the respiratory-triggered fat-saturated 3D T2-weighted MR cholangiographic sequence
Parameter | 1.5 T Magnetom Avanto |
|---|---|
Plane | Coronal, Axial |
Respiratory triggering | Navigator based |
Repetition time | Breathing cycle |
Echo time (msec) | 700-800 |
Refocusing pulse | 140° |
In-plane spatial resolution (mm) | 1 × 1 |
Slab thickness (mm) | 60-80 |
Partitions per slab | 60-80 |
Type of k-space filling | Sequential |
Partial Fourier factor | Allowed |
Estimated total acquisition time (min) | Approximately 5 |