Quantification of Abdominal Organ Motion Using MRI

Quantification of Abdominal Organ Motion Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The primary aim of the study is to quantify abdominal motion in order to optimise MR imaging. The study will compare three-motion management strategies a) free-breathing, b) using an abdominal compression belt and c) using MRI-compatible visually guided breath-holds.

Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy volunteers

• 18 years or older,
• no MRI contra-indications
• must agree to registration as a non-patient in CWP (the local electronic healthcare records system) and have their MRIs read and reviewed for incidental findings by a clinical radiologist

Patient Volunteers

• undergoing radiotherapy to the abdominal region at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust
• Over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any contraindications to MRI identified after MRI safety screening including completion of an MRI Safety Screening Form
• Unable to tolerate MRI scan
• Pregnancy
• Colostomy