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  • Title: [MR-micturating cystourethrography using radical k-space sampling].
    Author: Nolte-Ernsting CC, Glowinski A, Katterbach FJ, Adam G, Rasche V, Günther RW.
    Journal: Rofo; 1998 Apr; 168(4):385-9. PubMed ID: 9589103.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To investigate the feasibility of micturating cystourethrography (MCU) by means of real-time MR imaging with radial k-space sampling. METHODS: The MR-MCU was performed in 7 adult male patients subsequent to a gadolinium(Gd)-DTPA-enhanced excretory MR-urography. The Gd-enhancement of the urethra was visualized by MR-fluoroscopy using a T1-weighted gradient-echo-sequence with radial k-space sampling and a slice thickness of 10 mm. RESULTS: The proposed technique allowed in all 7 patients a dynamic realtime imaging of the Gd-flow inside the urethra during micturition. The normal anatomy of the entire course of the urethra was demonstrated in each patient, while simultaneously the relation to the prostate and pelvic floor became visible. Furthermore, the urinary bladder could be assessed by interactive repositioning of the slice orientation in any preferred direction. The ureters could also be visualized due to the persisting Gd-enhancement of the upper urinary tract after the preceding MR-urography. CONCLUSIONS: MR-MCU using Gd-DTPA and radial k-space data acquisition is a novel imaging modality for a real-time visualization of the urethra during micturition without radiation exposure. This method also allows the assessment of the bladder, the pelvic floor, and the Gd-filled upper urinary tract which suggests a potential for the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux and urinary incontinence.
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