Distal airways in humans: dynamic hyperpolarized 3He MR imaging--feasibility.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Dynamic hyperpolarized helium 3 (3He) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the human airways is achieved by using a fast gradient-echo pulse sequence during inhalation. The resulting dynamic images show differential contrast enhancement of both distal airways and the lung periphery, unlike static hyperpolarized 3He MR images on which only the lung periphery is seen. With this technique, up to seventh-generation airway branching can be visualized.
Medical subject headings
- Helium
- Isotopes
- Lung
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging