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Objective To explore the application value of 3D free-breathing Star VIBE sequence in abdominal contrast-enhanced MR scanning of children. Methods Totally 72 children with abdominal lesions underwent contrast-enhanced MR scanning with 3D free-breathing Star VIBE sequence and turbo fast low angle shot (tfl) sequence, respectively. The enhanced T1W images obtained with two scanning sequences were scored subjectively, and SNR and CNR were calculated objectively. Results The scores of respiratory motion artifacts, intrahepatic vascular and inferior vena cava structure display, gastrointestinal peristalsis artifacts, lesion clarity and overall image quality score on 3D free-breathing Star VIBE sequence images were higher than those on tfl sequence images (all P<0.001). SNR and CNR of 3D free breathing Star VIBE sequence were 25.14 (20.42, 30.50), 9.20 (7.36, 10.42), of tfl sequence were 20.67 (19.00, 23.50) and 6.08(3.00, 8.50), respectively. SNR and CNR of 3D free-breathing Star VIBE sequence were higher than those of tfl sequence (all P<0.001). Conclusion 3D free-breathing Star VIBE sequence can significantly reduce motion artifacts and increase SNR and CNR, demonstrating important clinical value in diagnosis of abdominal diseases in children.
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The purpose of this review was to demonstrate magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography findings of anatomy, variants, and pathologic conditions of the superior glenohumeral ligament (SGHL). This review also demonstrates the applicability of a new MR arthrography sequence in the anterosuperior portion of the glenohumeral joint. The SGHL is a very important anatomical structure in the rotator interval that is responsible for stabilizing the long head of the biceps tendon. Therefore, a torn SGHL can result in pain and instability. Observation of the SGHL is difficult when using conventional MR imaging, because the ligament may be poorly visualized. Shoulder MR arthrography is the most accurately established imaging technique for identifying pathologies of the SGHL and associated structures. The use of three dimensional (3D) volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) sequences produces thinner image slices and enables a higher in-plane resolution than conventional MR arthrography sequences. Therefore, shoulder MR arthrography using 3D VIBE sequences may contribute to evaluating of the smaller intraarticular structures such as the SGHL.