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Abstract #4640

Background Gradient Correction for Water and Fat Quantification in 2D Liver Imaging

Yoon Ho Nam1, Hahnsung Kim1, Dong-Hyun Kim1,2

1Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of; 2Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of


Accurate quantification of the liver fat content is an important factor in detecting hepatic diseases. A multi-echo approach can be used effectively for liver fat quantification. However, the presence of macroscopic field inhomogeneities shortens T2* values and can lead to underestimated T2* values of fat content in liver. This study propose correcting method for these macroscopic inhomogeneities to accurately quantify T2* values and fat, water content using multi-echo 2D liver imaging.