Keywords: Peripheral Nerves, Neurography
Motivation: A more consistent visualization of the thoracic ganglia is needed to aid in identifying abnormal anatomical patterns and disease progression for the formulation of therapeutic strategies.
Goal(s): To prospectively evaluate the clinical feasibility of MR neurography in detecting thoracic dorsal root ganglia and related morphologic information for clinical decisions.
Approach: The T2_FFE, B_FFE, and SHINKEI sequences were applied to identify the best sequence that can precisely provide nerve root visualization and describe the morphological information of thoracic DRG.
Results: T2_FFE offers enhanced nerve visualization and improved image quality, and provides valuable morphological information, with shorter sequence acquisition time.
Impact: This method has a potential role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving unilateral or even bilateral ganglia. By applying morphological MRN, the detailed nerve visualization may help surgeons develop effective DRG-targeted treatment and detect the therapeutic effect.
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