Investigation of hydrocephalus with three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state MRI

Authors
Kurihara, N Takahashi, S Tamura, H Higano, S Furuta, S Jokura, H Umetsu, A
Citation
N. Kurihara et al., Investigation of hydrocephalus with three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state MRI, NEURORADIOL, 42(9), 2000, pp. 634-638
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
NEURORADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00283940 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
634 - 638
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-3940(200009)42:9<634:IOHWTC>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
We report four patients with various types of hydrocephalus in whom constru ctive interference in steady state (CISS) MRI disclosed the cause of the hy drocephalus. The imaging clearly delineated an abnormal contour of the vent ricular system and intraventricular septa, essential information for surgic al planning, including endoscopic surgery. Postoperative CISS images were u seful for showing not only regression of hydrocephalus but also the patency of small fenestrations.