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Comparison of perfusion techniques
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DSC
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DCE
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Advantages :
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ability to examine the brain microvasculature ≠ from DSC
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quantitative assessment of the blood-brain barrier and microvascular permeability.
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more complete assessment of brain tumor angiogenesis.
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High SNR
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Disadvantages
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complexity in image acquisition and pharmacokinetic model postprocessing,
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user-dependence,
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lack of widely available and easy-to-use postprocessing software.
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