Closed-Bore Interventional MRI: Percutaneous Biopsies and Ablations.

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Interventional Radiology

Background:

• Percutaneous interventions traditionally relied on other imaging modalities.
• Closed-bore MRI scanners offer high-resolution imaging for interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review clinical applications of MRI-guided percutaneous interventions.
• To discuss technological developments in closed-bore MRI systems for interventions.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of clinical studies and technological advancements.
• Analysis of MRI-guided procedures in a closed-bore environment.

Main Results:

• MRI-guided interventions have demonstrated feasibility and clinical utility.
• Technological progress is enabling more complex procedures within closed-bore scanners.

Conclusions:

• Interventional MRI is adapting effectively to the closed-bore environment.
• Ongoing development of new tools and cost-effectiveness research will advance interventional MRI.