[Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of diffusion-weighted imaging]

F B Laun; K H Fritzsche; T A Kuder; B Stieltjes

doi:10.1007/s00117-010-2057-y

[Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of diffusion-weighted imaging]

Radiologe. 2011 Mar;51(3):170-9. doi: 10.1007/s00117-010-2057-y.

[Article in German]

Authors

F B Laun¹, K H Fritzsche, T A Kuder, B Stieltjes

Affiliation

¹ Abteilung Medizinische Physik in der Radiologie, DKFZ Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.

PMID: 21424762
DOI: 10.1007/s00117-010-2057-y

Abstract

This article gives an overview of the many different technical aspects of diffusion-weighted imaging and a review of the physical and mathematical background. Specific terms, such as free and restricted diffusion are introduced and elucidated. The measurement of diffusion by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and which phenomena can occur are described. Finally, an overview of current developments in diffusion imaging and its application in research is presented.

Publication types

English Abstract
Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Brain / pathology*
Brain / physiopathology
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods*
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Mathematics
Neural Pathways / pathology*
Neural Pathways / physiopathology
Phantoms, Imaging
Physical Phenomena