Table 1 Imaging protocols
Examination | Sequence | Aim | Imaging plane | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | FA (°) | Section thickness (mm) | Field of view (mm) | Matrix size | TA (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Screening | 3D T2 TSE | Uterine fibroid | Sagittal | 1500 | 165 | 90 | 3 | 250 × 250 | 176 × 173 | 177 |
FFE | Scar visualization | Coronal | 3.4 | 1.74 | 10 | 2 | 200 × 200 | 172 × 173 | 79 | |
CE-T1 TSE* | Uterine fibroid | Coronal | 5.5 | 2.7 | 12 | 2.5 | 250 × 250 | 192 × 192 | 130 | |
Treatment | 3D T2 TSE | Treatment planning | Sagittal | 1550 | 150 | 90 | 1.6 | 250 × 250 | 176 × 173 | 124.9 |
FFE | Scar and scar patch | Coronal | 3.4 | 1.74 | 10 | 2 | 200 × 200 | 172 × 173 | 79 | |
EPI | Temperature mapping | Coronal, sagittal | 37 | 19.5 | 19 | 7 | 400 × 400 | 160 × 160 | 2.9 | |
CE-T1 TSE* | Non-perfused volume | Coronal | 5.5 | 2.7 | 12 | 2.5 | 250 × 250 | 192 × 192 | 130 | |
6-month follow-up | 3D T2 TSE | Uterine fibroid | Sagittal | 1487 | 165 | 90 | 2.5 | 250 × 250 | 176 × 173 | 140 |
CE-T1 TSE* | Non-perfused volume | Coronal | 5.5 | 2.7 | 12 | 2.5 | 250 × 250 | 192 × 192 | 130 |