Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:27

Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Introduction:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, can include a specialized imaging technique of the urinary system known as Magnetic Resonance Urography (MRU). This radiation-free technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images with the help of a computer. MRU is particularly effective for visualizing fluid-filled structures like the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.Applications of MRI in the Genitourinary SystemKidneys and Ureters: MRI detects tumors, cysts,...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:24

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical imaging technique based on a phenomenon of nuclear physics discovered in the 1930s, in which matter exposed to magnetic fields and radio waves was found to emit radio signals. In 1970, a physician and researcher named Raymond Damadian noticed that malignant (cancerous) tissue gave off different signals than normal body tissue. He applied for a patent for the first MRI scanning device in clinical use by the early 1980s. The early MRI...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

3D Printing of Oxygen-Sensing ECM-Based Skin Graft for Personalized Treatment of Chronic Wounds-A Technological Proof of Concept.

Journal of functional biomaterials·2026
Same author

OxyTrack: A Novel Needle Sensor for In Situ Oximetry.

Magnetic resonance in medicine·2025
Same author

Comparative analysis of osteoclast function in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with cherubism-causing SH3BP2 mutation.

JBMR plus·2025
Same author

Continuous-flow electron spin resonance microfluidics device with sub-nanoliter sample volume.

Journal of magnetic resonance open·2025
Same author

Maximizing spectral sensitivity without compromising resolution in phase-incremented, steady-state solution NMR.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Extending radiowave frequency detection range with dressed states of solid-state spin ensembles.

NPJ quantum information·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Use of MRI-ultrasound Fusion to Achieve Targeted Prostate Biopsy
09:11

Use of MRI-ultrasound Fusion to Achieve Targeted Prostate Biopsy

Published on: April 9, 2019

Ex situ endorectal MRI probe for prostate imaging.

Aharon Blank1, Shlomo Ish-Shalom, Lazar Shtirberg

  • 1Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. ab359@tx.technion.ac.il

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
|September 29, 2009
PubMed
Summary

A novel ex situ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) probe was developed for prostate cancer imaging. This external probe offers a new approach for endorectal examination of the prostate gland.

More Related Videos

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Use of MRI-ultrasound Fusion to Achieve Targeted Prostate Biopsy
09:11

Use of MRI-ultrasound Fusion to Achieve Targeted Prostate Biopsy

Published on: April 9, 2019

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Background:

  • Prostate cancer diagnosis often relies on imaging techniques.
  • Current endorectal MRI probes have limitations in field of view and accessibility.
  • There is a need for innovative MRI probe designs for improved prostate imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a unique ex situ MRI probe designed for endorectal prostate gland imaging.
  • To detail the design and performance of a novel semicylindrical MRI probe.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of the probe through bench prototype results.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a semicylindrical ex situ MRI probe with specific dimensions (6 cm length, ~3 cm diameter).
  • Characterization of the probe's imaging field of view (nearly full length, 2 cm standoff, 90-degree sector).
  • Bench testing of the prototype to obtain representative imaging results.

Main Results:

  • The ex situ MRI probe successfully examined samples external to its geometry.
  • The probe demonstrated a significant imaging field of view along its length and at a distance.
  • Representative results from the bench prototype validate the system's design.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ex situ MRI probe represents a novel approach for endorectal prostate imaging.
  • The probe's design offers a potentially improved method for visualizing the prostate gland.
  • Further research and clinical validation are warranted for this innovative imaging technology.