An open-source software tool for the generation of relaxation time maps in magnetic resonance imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, T1, T2 and T2* relaxation times represent characteristic tissue properties that can be quantified with the help of specific imaging strategies. While there are basic software tools for specific pulse sequences, until now there is no universal software program available to automate pixel-wise mapping of relaxation times from various types of images or MR systems. Such a software program would allow researchers to test and compare new imaging strategies and thus would significantly facilitate research in the area of quantitative tissue characterization.

Results

After defining requirements for a universal MR mapping tool, a software program named MRmap was created using a high-level graphics language. Additional features include a

SUBMITTER: Messroghli DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2919441 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature