Does the Type of MRI Sequence Influence Perceived Quality and Measurement Consistency in Investigations of the Anatomy of the Velopharynx?
Jamie L PerryAbigail E HaensslerKatelyn J KotlarekJoshua Y ChenXiangming FangYifan GuoKazlin N MasonMichael WebbPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2021)
Results of the study suggest the scan type and sequence used are factors that likely do not impact the reliability of measures. Based on image quality, the recommended technique for velopharyngeal imaging would be using a 2-D T2-weighted technique. However, based on the ability to identify key landmarks, a 3-D T1- or PD-weighted technique was favored.