Do comparison of twice refocused spin echo versus stimulated echo diffusion tensor imaging for tracking muscle fibers?
DTI of muscle using a STEAM acquisition resulted in significant improvements in the SNR and FA, resulting in tracking a larger number of muscle fiber bundles over longer distances and with less within-subject dispersion.
Long-term clinical success following Double HIT for the endoscopic correction of primary VUR is high, and the majority of children avoid additional procedures. Unless indicated by high-grade, young age, clinical failure, or family/surgeon preference, consideration should be given to making postoperative VCUG an option rather than a recommendation in children undergoing endoscopic treatment of primary VUR using the Double HIT method.