Table 4 Image evaluation of MRI sequences for pulmonary nodules
Scores (mean ± SD) | CT | Radial VIBE | Spiral UTE | Z | P Value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
contrast | 4.95 ± 0.22 | 4.42 ± 0.50 | 4.42 ± 0.57 | 0.000 | 1.000 |
sharpness | 4.85 ± 0.37 | 4.39 ± 0.62 | 4.21 ± 0.68 | 1.291 | 0.197 |
pulmonary vascular | 4.86 ± 0.32 | 4.27 ± 0.87 | 4.61 ± 0.63 | 2.626 | 0.047 |
pulmonary airways | 4.93 ± 0.26 | 4.14 ± 0.82 | 4.76 ± 0.48 | 3.142 | 0.032 |
artifacts | 4.55 ± 0.60 | 4.03 ± 0.42 | 3.71 ± 0.65 | 2.324 | 0.020 |
overall image quality | 4.60 ± 1.18 | 4.42 ± 0.57 | 4.17 ± 0.72 | 1.941 | 0.052 |