A phantom based laser marking workflow to visually assess geometric image distortion in magnetic resonance guided radiotherapy

Drobnitzky, Matthias; Endt, Axel vom; Dewdney, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.phro.2021.01.012

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“…This is because the FOV increases with the number of pixels, improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and producing smoother and more detailed images [ 13 ]. Based on the results, the average FOV in this study was 217.67, which corresponds to the standard range for brain MRI and is consistent with other studies [ 14 ]. Given that the FOV phase refers to the size of the field of view in the phase direction and is usually expressed as a percentage of the base field.…”

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Optimizing imaging resolution in brain MRI: understanding the impact of technical factors

Ahmed,

Hassan

2023

JMedLife

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams are essential for diagnostic procedures, but their lengthy duration and associated costs limit their accessibility. Shorter scan times would reduce expenses and allow for more MRI exams, expanding the range of diagnostic procedures. This study investigated technical factors that could decrease scan time without compromising image quality, including field-of-view (FOV), phase field of view, phase oversampling, cross-talk, brain MRI imaging resolution, and scan time. Data were collected from September 2021 to June 2022. All patients underwent brain scans in the transverse plane following a standardized protocol using a 1.5-tesla Siemens Avanto MRI scanner. The protocol employed T2-weighted Turbo Spin Echo imaging. Twenty-four cases were included in this study. Initially, all participants underwent brain MRI scans using the original protocols with axial sections. The results indicated that altering the FOV phase and phase oversampling significantly affected the scan time, whereas other factors did not have a direct impact. The original protocol had a scan time of 3.47 minutes with a FOV of 230 mm, 90% FOV phase, and 0% phase oversampling. After implementing the modified protocol, the scan time was reduced to 2.18 minutes with a FOV of 217 mm and 93.98% phase oversampling of 13.96%. Statistical analysis confirmed the high significance of FOV phase and phase oversampling in reducing scan time. By optimizing these technical factors, MRI exams can be performed more efficiently, resulting in shorter scan times and potentially reducing costs. This would enhance patient comfort and enable a greater number of MRI exams, facilitating a more comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures.

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