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Volume imaging with MR phased arrays.

C E Hayes1, N Hattes, P B Roemer

  • 1Applied Science Laboratory, GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201.

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
|April 1, 1991
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A novel four-coil phased array MRI system significantly improves signal-to-noise ratio by 80% compared to the body coil. This advancement enables faster, higher-resolution pelvic imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Medical Imaging Technology

Background:

  • Conventional MRI body coils offer limited signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for detailed anatomical imaging.
  • Optimizing coil configurations is crucial for enhancing image quality and diagnostic accuracy in MRI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel four-coil phased array for improved MRI SNR.
  • To assess the impact of coil configuration on composite SNR and image quality.
  • To demonstrate the utility of enhanced SNR for optimizing pelvic MRI acquisition parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of a four-coil (two anterior, two posterior) MR phased array.
  • Simultaneous data acquisition from the four coils and comparison with body coil, two-coil phased array, and Helmholtz pair.
  • Analysis of signal amplitude and phase variations in individual coils.

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  • Acquisition of male and female pelvic images using the developed phased array.

    • Main Results:

    • The four-coil phased array achieved an 80% improvement in SNR compared to the body coil.
    • Variations in individual coil signal amplitude and phase were analyzed for their effect on composite SNR.
    • The enhanced SNR allowed for adjustments in imaging parameters like reduced excitations, smaller field of view, increased echo time, or reduced slice thickness.

    Conclusions:

    • A four-coil phased array significantly enhances MRI SNR, offering superior performance over conventional coils.
    • This improved SNR provides greater flexibility in optimizing MRI acquisition protocols for pelvic imaging.
    • The developed phased array technology holds potential for faster and more detailed diagnostic imaging.