Diffusion weighted MR imaging
Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) allows the measurement of molecular motion in tissue. This technique has significant clinical applications. Recent technological developments in fast MR imaging have brought diffusion imaging into clinical practice. This review will explain the physical principles, a...
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author | B. Ramsing P. Corr |
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description | Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) allows the measurement of molecular motion in tissue. This technique has significant clinical applications. Recent technological developments in fast MR imaging have brought diffusion imaging into clinical practice. This review will explain the physical principles, and current and future potential applications of diffusion imaging in medicine. |
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spelling | doaj.art-a5027becb7a44f8da31404d2a0c9b3b62022-12-22T02:32:40ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Radiology1027-202X2078-67781998-08-01334610.4102/sajr.v3i3.1570938Diffusion weighted MR imagingB. RamsingP. CorrDiffusion weighted imaging (DWI) allows the measurement of molecular motion in tissue. This technique has significant clinical applications. Recent technological developments in fast MR imaging have brought diffusion imaging into clinical practice. This review will explain the physical principles, and current and future potential applications of diffusion imaging in medicine.https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1570 |
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title | Diffusion weighted MR imaging |
title_full | Diffusion weighted MR imaging |
title_fullStr | Diffusion weighted MR imaging |
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title_short | Diffusion weighted MR imaging |
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