Abstract
T2-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion-recovery (FLAIR) sequences suppress the free water signal, such as that of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), giving a markedly hypointense signal. However, the signal of oedema containing bound water is not suppressed and gives a hyperintense signal.
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Saliou, G., Théaudin, M., Join-Lambert Vincent, C., Souillard-Scemama, R. (2014). Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In: Practical Guide to Neurovascular Emergencies. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-8178-0481-1_1
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