Intradiscal temperature monitoring using double gradient‐echo pulse sequences at 1.0T

To validate an unspoiled gradient‐recalled echo pulse sequence with dual echo acquisition as a means to increase temperature sensitivity while monitoring intradiscal laser ablation therapy.

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