Asymmetric use of 8-legged Conventional Birdcage

Abstract

In high-frequency magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, shaping of the magnetic field inside the body becomes an important challenge. The choice of the Radio-frequency (RF) coils and their design is essential if a quality image is expected. This paper presents the asymmetric use of a conventional Birdcage RF coil and answers the problem of homogeneity as well as localizing an off-centered region of interest (ROI).