Using IVIM-MRI and R2⁎ Mapping to Differentiate Early Stage Liver Fibrosis in a Rat Model of Radiation-Induced Liver Fibrosis

Rationale and Objectives. To investigate the utility of intravoxel incoherent motion MRI (IVIM-MRI) and R2⁎ mapping in diagnosing early stage liver fibrosis in a radiation-induced rat model. Materials and Methods. Thirty rats were randomly divided into three groups with 10 rats in each group. Liver...

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Main Authors: Jianye Liang, Xiubao Song, Zeyu Xiao, Hanwei Chen, Changzheng Shi, Liangping Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4673814