Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) of the Cesarean‐Scarred Uterus in vivo at 3T: Comparison Study of DTI Parameters Between Nonpregnant and Pregnant Cases

• Published in: Journal of magnetic resonance imaging Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 124 - 130
• Main Authors: Zhang, Wenting, Chen, Juan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2020; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Adult; Anisotropy; Architecture; Case-Control Studies; cesarean scar; Cesarean Section; Cicatrix - diagnostic imaging; Density; Diffusion; Diffusion coefficient; Diffusion Tensor Imaging - methods; Dithiothreitol; DTI; Female; fiber tractography; Fibrous structure; Field strength; Humans; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted - methods; In vivo methods and tests; Magnetic resonance imaging; Mathematical analysis; Myometrium; Parameters; Pregnancy; pregnant uterus; Prospective Studies; Statistical analysis; Statistical tests; Tensors; Uterus; Uterus - anatomy & histology; Young Adult; DTI; pregnant uterus; cesarean scar; fiber tractography

Background Fiber architecture of the human uterus can be depicted in vivo using 3T MR‐DTI (diffusion tensor imaging). Purpose To investigate the differences in fibrous structure and DTI‐related parameters between nonpregnant and pregnant cases in vivo. Study Type Prospective case–control study. Subj...