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Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging: its uses in otolaryngology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

J Doshi ,
M Jindal ,
S Chavda ,
R Irving  and
R De
J Doshi*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK
M Jindal
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, University Hospital Birmingham, UK
S Chavda
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University Hospital Birmingham, UK
R Irving
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, University Hospital Birmingham, UK
R De
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, University Hospital Birmingham, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Jayesh Doshi, ENT Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6HN, UK. Fax: 0121 333 8121 E-mail: jayeshdoshi@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Over recent years, there has been an increase in otolaryngology publications concerning diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. The aims of this review paper are to summarise the basic principles of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, and to provide an overview of current otolaryngological applications and areas of research. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging is a radiological technique which has shown promising results in various areas of otolaryngology. However, studies of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging are difficult to compare, as different imaging parameters and techniques have been used. The role of this imaging modality within otolaryngology is yet to be fully elucidated. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging may prove to be a useful adjunct in both the pre- and post-operative care of otolaryngology patients.

Keywords

Diffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingEcho-Planar ImagingHead And NeckOtolaryngology

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 123 , Issue 11 , November 2009 , pp. 1199 - 1203
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2009

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Footnotes

Presented orally at the Anglo-American ENT Meeting, 6–8th July 2008, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

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