Inner ear volumetric measurements using high-resolution 3D T2-weighted fast spin-echo MR imaging: initial experience in healthy subjects.

Abstract

Reproducible volumetric measurements of the inner ear labyrinth can be obtained by applying a semiautomated segmentation algorithm to a heavily T2-weighted 3D fast spin-echo MR imaging data set. These volumetric measurements may help identify patients with congenital sensorineural hearing loss and normal inner ear configuration.