The FS version of MG (MGX) does not assume that CSF is 0. Don't use MZ. RBV may be ok; I have not worked with it that much.External Email - Use Caution
Hi FreeSurfer Team,
We are looking to apply voxelwise PVC on our dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI data using methods implemented in PETSurfer.Our DCE MRI data voxelsize =1x1x5mm, and we have used the Patlak model to estimate the transfer coefficient (Ktrans). We are interested in both GM and WM signals. I have a few specific questions regarding the applicability and execution of PVC in our case:
1. Given that the M?ller-G?rtner (MG) method assumes constant WM signals and zero CSF signals (which is more suited to PET studies), it seems this may not be optimal for us. Would the RBV or Meltzer (MZ) methods be more appropriate for our DCE MRI data?
Probably to the raw data (that is how we do it in PET)2. Should PVC be applied to the 4D dynamic DCE data before dynamic modeling, or directly to the 3D Ktrans map after modeling?
Probably not. For MRI, I would probably just set the psf to 03. Does the point spread function (PSF) of the MRI scanner cause more PVE than the TFE?
Yes, just there for convenience
Additionally, I have one more question about the outputs of the MG PVC method. Could you clarify the role of mgx.gm in the results? Does it the combination of mgx.ctxgm and mgx.subctxgm?
Any help is appreciated. Many thanks!Shen
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