Single-shot diffusion-weighted echo-planar imaging of normal and cirrhotic livers using a phased-array multicoil

Abstract

Single-shot spin-echo diffusion-weighted echo-planar imaging using a phased-array multicoil was performed to distinguish between normal and cirrhotic livers. Sets of 6 images with different b-values were acquired with breathholding. Significant differences were observed between controls and cirrhosis cases in the signal ratios when the b-value was 383 s/mm2, and apparent diffusion coefficients.