Research Article

Using IVIM-MRI and R2⁎ Mapping to Differentiate Early Stage Liver Fibrosis in a Rat Model of Radiation-Induced Liver Fibrosis

Table 4

Comparison of D, D, f, and R2 values at different time points in left lobes.

D (×10−3mm2/s)D (×10−3mm2/s)f R2 (Hz)

Base (n=30)
1m (n=8)
2m (n=8)
3m (n=7)

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note: base, 1m, 2m, and 3m denote the groups before and one, two, and three months after radiation.