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MRS imaging using anatomically based k-space sampling and extrapolation

S K Plevritis1, A Macovski

  • 1Magnetic Resonance Systems Research Laboratory, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA.

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
|November 1, 1995
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This study presents a new MR spectroscopic imaging strategy. It improves image resolution and reduces lipid contamination without increasing scan time or lowering signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

Area of Science:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Spectroscopy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) reconstruction is critical for image quality.
  • Existing methods may face challenges with spatial boundedness and lipid contamination.
  • Conventional MRI often provides complementary anatomical information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive strategy for MR spectroscopic image acquisition, reconstruction, and postprocessing.
  • To enhance the resolution and reduce artifacts in MRSI.
  • To improve the overall diagnostic utility of MRSI.

Main Methods:

  • A novel reconstruction algorithm utilizing prior knowledge of background zeros for k-space extrapolation.
  • Integration of anatomical information from conventional MRI to guide reconstruction.

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  • Postprocessing techniques to mitigate subcutaneous lipid contamination.

    • Main Results:

    • The reconstruction algorithm effectively uses spatial boundedness and prior MRI data.
    • Anatomical feature-guided k-space distribution improves reconstruction over standard 3DFT.
    • Postprocessing significantly reduces subcutaneous lipid contamination.
    • The comprehensive strategy yields better resolved images compared to standard methods, maintaining acquisition time and SNR.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented comprehensive MRSI strategy enhances image quality through improved reconstruction and postprocessing.
    • Prior knowledge from conventional MRI is crucial for effective k-space extrapolation and artifact reduction.
    • This approach offers a valuable advancement for proton MR spectroscopic imaging, particularly for applications like N-acetylaspartate (NAA) analysis.