Small bowel MR imaging: 1.5T versus 3T.

This article provides practical information regarding patient preparation schemes for small bowel MR imaging, and offers dedicated pulse sequence protocols for 1.5-T and 3-T MR imaging scanners, with specific emphasis on the advantages and remaining limitations of the higher field strength.

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