Open AccessClinical Implementation of a Focused MRI Protocol for Hepatic Fat and Iron Quantification
Author(s) -
B. Dustin Pooler,
Diego Hernando,
Scott B. Reeder
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.18.20947
Subject(s) - medicine , protocol (science) , radiology , medical physics , pathology , alternative medicine
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe our institutional experience with the clinical implementation of a novel focused rapid chemical shift-encoded MRI protocol specifically intended to detect and quantify hepatic steatosis and iron overload, highlighting usage statistics and issues related to cost. CONCLUSION. Focused MRI examinations for specific clinical indications, such as this protocol for detection and quantification of hepatic steatosis and iron overload, are feasible in a busy clinical practice and add value for patients and referring providers.