Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Uterine Fibroids: a Preliminary Investigation into the Usefulness of 3D-Rendered Images for Surgical Planning

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25861081
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Radiation science
• Research Institution: Gifu University
• Principal Investigator: KATO Hiroki 岐阜大学, 医学部附属病院, 助教 (70377670)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 核磁気共鳴画像（ＭＲＩ）

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We assessed the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) surface-rendered (SR) images using 3D volume isotropic turbo spin-echo acquisition (VISTA) sequences to demonstrate 3D anatomical structures on magnetic resonance (MR) images for surgical planning of uterine fibroids. Compared with sagittal images, 3D-SR images could significantly reduce the time required for surgical planning of uterine fibroids without sacrificing the accuracy of the preoperative assessment. 3D-rendered images might be useful for education and may aid in reducing the burden on gynecologists.

Free Research Field

医歯薬学