2D thick-slab MR cholangiopancreatography: does parallel imaging with sensitivity encoding improve image quality and duct visualization?
Although there was improvement in the relative contrast of bile to background tissue, improvement in overall image quality was not observed with parallel imaging. However, application of parallel imaging to thick-slab SSFSE may improve depiction of the smallest-caliber ducts.
Preoperative SVV expression levels appear to be associated with overall survival in patients with esophageal cancers. Increasing levels could potentially indicate a higher risk for shorter overall survival and therefore demand adapted treatment modalities.