Synopsis

Pulmonary MRI provides morphological and functional imaging of the lungs. Because it is radiation-free, it is particularly suitable for imaging patients with high vulnerability to ionizing radiation, such as children, pregnant women, or patients requiring extensive follow-up. Recent technological advances like ultrashort echo time imaging have largely overcome important limitations such as low proton density and rapid signal decay in the lung, making pulmonary MRI increasingly useful in routine clinical practice. This educational session will familiarize technicians and physicians with advances in pulmonary MRI, provide technical background information, and show case studies of current clinical applications.