Functional airway obstruction observed with hyperpolarized 129Xenon ‐MRI

Summary Hyperpolarized 129Xenon‐MRI (HP 129Xe MRI) is an emerging imaging modality that allows assessment of both ventilation and gas transfer. Most research to date has focused on non‐malignant pulmonary diseases. However, the capability of evaluating the two primary physiological processes of the lung (ventilation and gas transfer) makes HP 129Xe MRI a promising imaging modality in the management of patients with lung cancer.
Source: Australasian Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Medical Imaging —Radiation Oncology—Case of the Month Source Type: research