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Abstract #2662

In Vivo Trans-Pyloric Mass Movement Dynamics Measured by Means of Phase-Contrast MRI

Tobias Hahn1, Jelena Curcic1, Martin Buehrer1, Oliver Goetze2, Werner Schwizer2, Michael Fried2, Andreas Steingoetter, 1,3, Sebastian Kozerke1, Peter Boesiger1

1Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH and University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 2Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 3Institute of Radiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitt Mnchen, 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.

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