Lena Nohava, Michael Obermann, Roberta Frass-Kriegl, Onisim Soanca, Elmar Laistler
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A modular system of flexible receive-only coil arrays for 3 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Flexible form-fitting radiofrequency coils provide high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and in array configuration large anatomical areas of interest can be covered. We propose a modular system - "ModFlex"- of flexible lightweight 4-channel coaxial coil arrays for 3 T MRI. We investigated the performance difference between commercial reference coils and 8- and 16-channel ModFlex receive-only array systems. In vivo, six anatomical targets in four regions of interest - the neck, the ankle, the spine and the hip - were imaged with the novel coil array system. The versatility of ModFlex and the robustness of the coil characteristics for different use cases is demonstrated. We measured an SNR gain for 4 out of 6 and similar SNR for 2 out of 6 anatomical target regions as compared to commercial reference coils. Parallel imaging capabilities are comparable to standard coils in hip and neck imaging, but ModFlex outperforms standard coils in ankle and spine imaging. High SNR combined with high acceleration possibilities enables faster imaging workflows and/or high-resolution MR acquisitions. The coil's versatility is beneficial for use cases with varying subject sizes and could improve patient comfort.
期刊介绍:
Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik (Journal of Medical Physics) is an official organ of the German and Austrian Society of Medical Physic and the Swiss Society of Radiobiology and Medical Physics.The Journal is a platform for basic research and practical applications of physical procedures in medical diagnostics and therapy. The articles are reviewed following international standards of peer reviewing.
Focuses of the articles are:
-Biophysical methods in radiation therapy and nuclear medicine
-Dosimetry and radiation protection
-Radiological diagnostics and quality assurance
-Modern imaging techniques, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography
-Ultrasonography diagnostics, application of laser and UV rays
-Electronic processing of biosignals
-Artificial intelligence and machine learning in medical physics
In the Journal, the latest scientific insights find their expression in the form of original articles, reviews, technical communications, and information for the clinical practice.