Table 1.
Imaging protocols for the male and female urethra
| Sequence | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | Flip angle | FOV | Matrix | Slice thickness (mm)/spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axial T2 TSE FS | 5,400 | 102 | 28 | 384 × 224 | 6/1 | |
| Axial high-resolution T2, no FS | 4,000 | 100 | 12–16 | 128 × 128 | 3/1 | |
| Sagittal high-resolution T2, no FS | 4,000 | 100 | 12–16 | 128 × 128 | 3/1 | |
| Coronal high-resolution T2, no FS | 4,000 | 100 | 12–16 | 128 × 128 | 4/1 | |
| Dynamic VIBE pre- and post-gadolinium sagittal (male) | 12 | 16 | 128 × 128 | 3/1 | ||
| Axial (female) | ||||||
| Axial VIBE post gadolinium | 12 | 34–40 | 320 × 192 | 3/6 |