Stereoscopic MR imaging

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1989 Jan-Feb;13(1):167-73. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198901000-00044.

Abstract

The visual fusion of two projection or slice-selective magnetic resonance (MR) images taken at two oblique angles imparts three-dimensional (3D) information within the projection or slice. This approach to 3D MR is rapid and straightforward, requiring only two oblique images and, at most, only a simple optical stereoscope for viewing. Stereoscopic images of the vascular system of a rat were obtained using the intravascular contrast agent albumin-(Gd-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid). Stereoscopic images of the human head showing CSF distribution were acquired using a long echo time sequence. These images illustrate the potential clinical applications of this technique.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Circulation
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Head / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Models, Structural
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains