Diffusion-weighted MRI and delayed contrast enhancement of degenerated intervertebral disc

Abstract Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides methods to study the microstructure and functional properties of tissues that can be utilized to acquire information about the degenerative processes in the spine. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the value of diffusion-weighted MRI...

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Main Author: Niinimäki, J. (Jaakko)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Oulu 2009
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514291715
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