Abstract
SUMMARY: Zero TE MR imaging is a novel technique that achieves a near-zero time interval between radiofrequency excitation and data acquisition, enabling visualization of short-T2 materials such as cortical bone. Zero TE offers a promising radiation-free alternative to CT with rapid, high-resolution, silent, and artifact-resistant imaging, as well as the potential for “pseudoCT” reconstructions. In this report, we will discuss our preliminary experience with zero TE, including technical principles and a clinical case series demonstrating emerging applications in neuroradiology.
ABBREVIATIONS:
- RF
- radiofrequency
- SAR
- specific absorption rate
- ZTE
- zero TE
- © 2019 by American Journal of Neuroradiology
