4D MR imaging of cerebrospinal fluid flow in Chiari I malformation with and without syringomyelia and flow changes after decompressive surgery
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Background The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility of 4D phase contrast (PC) flow imaging for visualisation and analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow in Chiari I malformation. CSF flow was compared between healthy volunteers and patients with Chiari I malformation with and without syringomyelia. Moreover, the effect of a craniocervical decompression on CSF flow was studied in Chiari I patients with syringomyelia.
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Exploring New Dimensions of Cardiovascular Flow and Motion
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