Intravoxel Incoherent Motion Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Partially Nephrectomized Kidneys

Abstract

Our study suggests that quantitative parameters derived from DWI are highly indicative of renal function. Apparent diffusion coefficients showed substantial differences in the renal cortex after PN, whereas an IVIM analysis delivered additional insight into kidney physiology. Quantitative DWI, particularly perfusion-related IVIM parameters, therefore demonstrated great potential as truly noninvasive biomarker to obtain information about single kidney function.