Rapid lung volumetry using ultrafast dynamic magnetic resonance imaging during forced vital capacity maneuver: correlation with spirometry.

Introduction: Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential for rapid noninvasive evaluation of changes in lung volume. The aim of this study was to perform rapid lung volumetry using ultrafast dynamic MRI to capture a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver.

Materials And Methods: Nine healthy volunteers underwent 2-dimensional spoiled gradient echo imaging in coronal and sagittal planes during FVC maneuvers.