Authors:
J. R. Reichenbach1, C. Fitzek2, D. Sauner2, H.-J. Mentzel1, W. A. Kaiser1; 1Jena/DE, 2DE
DOI:
10.1594/ECR03/C-1077
Conclusion
Images obtained with high-resolution BOLD venography demonstrate exquisite detail for small deep white matter veins and cortical veins in the brain. Detailed venous vascular information is obtained in clinical applications, whereas arteries are suppressed and in most cases not evident on these images.The present study aims to refine physiological issues, which are fundamental for a deepened understanding of diseased brain states. The success of this research will offer a means to study even small variations in the microvasculature throughout the lesion that could prove valuable for a better understanding of brain pathologies. In conclusion, high-resolution BOLD venography appears very promising for an improved visualization of intracranial venous vascular brain lesions. Combining conventional MR imaging with high-resolution BOLD venography yields additional diagnostic information of the topology of the venous network.