New Advances in Magnetic Resonance Techniques in Abdomen and Pelvis

Abstract

This article explores new acquisition methods in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to provide high spatial and temporal resolution imaging for a wide spectrum of clinical applications in the abdomen and pelvis. We present an overview of some of these advanced MR techniques, such as non-cartesian image acquisition, fast sampling and compressed sensing, diffusion quantification and quantitative MR that can improve data sampling, enhance image quality, yield quantitative measurements, and/or optimize diagnostic performance in the body.

Keywords: Body imaging; Diffusion-weighted imaging; MR imaging; Non-cartesian acquisition; Perfusion imaging; Quantification.