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Immobilization Technique for High-Resolution MR Imaging of the Testes.

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Abstract
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Techniques for testis immobilization can facilitate high-resolution MR imaging applications for testicular diseases by assuring good positioning of the testis on small radiofrequency coils and reducing motion artifacts. We tested negative pressure suction to immobilize the testis of rats during MR image acquisitions. Suction pressure between -5 and -10 kPa assured good positioning, suppressed motion artifacts, and allowed the observation of blood vessels and seminiferous tubules.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Magnetic resonance in medical sciences : MRMS : an official journal of Japan Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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1347-3182
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.2463/mrms.tn.2017-0115
DOI
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10.2463/mrms.tn.2017-0115
Short Title
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Magn Reson Med Sci
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