TRADITIONAL POSTER - ismrm

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diverse duodenal response affecting gastric emptying, gallbladder contraction and small bowel secretion. MRS showed promise for monitoring changes in
both liver and calf lipid/water ratios.
2660. Validation of Automated Motion Assesment in the Abdomen
Andre M. Sprengers 1 , Aart J. Nederveen 2 , Rolf M. Lamerichs 3 , Jaap Stoker 2
1 Radiology, AMC , Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2 Radiology, AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 3 Research, Philips, Eindhoven,
Netherlands
The assessment of small bowel motility is a difficult task because of its complex nature. SPAMM or SPatial Modulation of the Magnetization is a strong
candidate for a minimally invasive, observer independent method of motion assessment. The SPAMM method uses a prepulse to impose a lineshaped pattern
on the magnetization. Upon readout, this pattern is distorted as a result of tissue motion between prepulse and readout. Originally developed for cardiac
imaging, the SPAMM sequence was reconfigured for nonperiodic motion. The novel SPAMM technique was validated by focussing on the heartmotion,
breathing motion and small bowel motility.
2661. Ultrafast Abdominal MR Imaging in Children and Young Adults with Multitransmit MR
Alisa Johnson 1 , Janusz Kikut 1 , Trevor Andrews 2 , Christopher G. Filippi 3
1 Radiology, Fletcher Allen Health Care-UVM, Burlington, VT, United States; 2 MR, Philips Healthcare, Cleveland, OH, United States;
3 Radiology, University of Vermont School of Medicine-Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT, United States
The purpose of this study was to compare ultrafast imaging of the abdomen using multitransmit MR with routine, fast MR imaging in children and young
adults who presented with acute abdominal pain to the emergency room.
10 patients were studied. 5 were normal, and in the other 5 patients, correct diagnoses were made. Multitransmit MR imaging quality was rated the same or
better in all cases. Improvements were noted in contrast, uniformity of fluid and fat signal, and less dielectric shading. Scan times were reduced, on
average, by 48%. No sedation and no oral or intravenous contrast were needed.
2662. In Vivo Trans-Pyloric Mass Movement Dynamics Measured by Means of Phase-Contrast MRI
Tobias Hahn 1 , Jelena Curcic 1 , Martin Buehrer 1 , Oliver Goetze 2 , Werner Schwizer 2 , Michael Fried 2 ,
Andreas Steingoetter, 1,3 , Sebastian Kozerke 1 , Peter Boesiger 1
1 Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH and University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 2 Division of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 3 Institute of Radiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische
Universität München, Munich, Germany
This study aimed for assessing the feasibility of in vivo trans-pyloric flow measurements by means of phase-contrast MRI. Dynamic EPI sequences were
studied in vitro and applied in vivo behind the pylorus. The gained velocity, frequency and backflow percentage show very good agreement with literature
values and give rise for expecting great potential in fast EPI phase-contrast MRI for dynamic quantification of trans-pyloric mass movements.
2663. The Impact of Abdominal Mri of Pregnant Women on Clinical and Obstetrical Management
Michal Marianne Amitai 1 , Miriam stern 2 , Marjory Hertz 3 , Yacov Itzchak 3 , yael Inbar 3 , Sara Apter 3
1 Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel, Israel; 2 Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center,, Ramat Gan,
Israel,, Israel; 3 Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel, Israel
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of MRI of the abdomen and pelvis in pregnant women on clinical and obstetrical management. Methods: Thirty one
consecutive MRI studies of the abdomen of 29 pregnant patients, were included in the study Correlation between the MRI pathological findings related to
the stage of pregnancy and the clinical and obstetric outcome were evaluated. Results: The indications for studies included: gynecologic conditions (9),
suspected Crohn disease (7), suspected appendicitis (6), cancer staging and follow up (5), postoperative complications (3) and suspected pheochromocytoma
(1). Conclusions: MR imaging proved to be appropriate in the management of pregnant patients with diverse abdominal pathology and could provide an
accurate diagnosis prior to delivery in all patients.
2664. The Effect of Maternal Smoking on Fetal Lung and Kidney Growth
Devasuda Anblagan 1 , Carolyn Costigan 2 , Tomas Paus 2 , Zdenka Pausova 2 , Nia Wyn Jones 3 , George Bugg 3 ,
Nick Raine Fenning 4 , Penny Anne Gowland 1
1 Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom; 2 Brain
and Body Centre, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; 3 Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom;
4 Division of Human Development, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
This study aims to identify the effect of maternal smoking during pregnancy on fetal lung and kidney growth. Pregnant women were scanned at 24th to 26th
weeks and 34 to 36 weeks postconception. The lung and kidney MR images were analysed using semi automatic approach with Analyze software. Fetal lung
and kidney volumes were reduced in the smoker group.
2665. Reliability Test for Fetal Fat Programme
Devasuda Anblagan 1 , Carolyn Costigan 2 , Alain Pitiot 3 , Tomas Paus 2 , Zdenka Pausova 2 , Nia Wyn Jones 4 ,
George Bugg 4 , Ruta Deshpande 4 , Mona S. Moghazy A. Salmam 4 , Penny Anne Gowland 1
1 Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom; 2 Brain
and Body Centre, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; 3 School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom;
4 Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
This study aims to investigate the reliability of a MATLAB program designed to calculate the subcutaneous fat volume in the fetus. It will be employed in a
study investigating macrosomia outcomes in diabetic pregnant mothers. The MR technique used to assess the foetal growth is Fat Sequences with Water
Suppression where pregnant women were scanned in late pregnancy (after 30th gestation week) when fetal fat is more visible.