Free-breathing Three-dimensional MR Cholangiopancreatography Using Centric k-space Encoding Improved Gallbladder Visualization: A Prospective Study

Key Points

• Enhanced gallbladder visualization was observed with MRCP-CORE compared to conventional MRCP techniques.
• An improvement in gallbladder depiction results in more accurate diagnostics for conditions like gallstones.
• The method employs free-breathing techniques, allowing patients to avoid breath-hold sequences during imaging.
• This study indicates a potential shift in standard practice, further validating free-breathing MRCP alternatives.