Comparison of 3D constructive interference in steady state (CISS) and T2 sampling perfection with application optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolution MR imaging of the intracranial trigeminal nerve and central skull base neuroforamina.

Nikhar P KingerLing-Chen ChienPuneet S SharmaRyan B GravoletAshley H AikenKristen L BaugnonXin Cynthia Wu

Published in: The neuroradiology journal (2022)

3D T2-SPACE was found to be superior to 3D CISS in the evaluation of the distal intracranial and extracranial portions of the normal trigeminal nerve.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
peripheral nerve
optic nerve
internal carotid artery
high resolution
minimally invasive
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
middle cerebral artery