The application of volume acquisition allows high resolution images with low levels of noise to be generated by these fast scan sequences. The images produced by MRI are visualised as 2-D slices through the structures imaged. This makes interpretation of complex structures such as the inner ear difficult, especially when bizarre congenital malformations are present. The MR scan protocol resulting in the best 3-D images was determined, and a comparison of the visualisation methods undertaken. It was found that isosurfaced images produced the optimal image quality.
Clinical trials are underway.
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