European Journal of Radiology
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 161-163, August 2003

Abdominal imaging at 4 T MR system: a preliminary result

Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 3600 Science Center, Suite 370, 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2649, USA

Received 30 April 2002; received in revised form 17 June 2002; accepted 20 June 2002.

Abstract 

In this study, the potential for abdominal MR images at 4 T using a tailored coil was demonstrated using healthy volunteers. These images were compared with those obtained in the same subject at 1.5 T to discuss whether 4 T would be superior to 1.5 T in abdominal imaging. MR images at 4 T were characterized by high contrast and signal-to-noise ratios, more than 2.95 times higher than those at 1.5 T. In conclusion, abdominal MR imaging at 4 T was feasible. Furthermore, abdominal MR imaging at 4 T was superior to that at 1.5 T in qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Keywords: Magnetic resonance, MR imaging, Body imaging, 4 T, High field

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PII: S0720-048X(02)00195-X

doi:10.1016/S0720-048X(02)00195-X

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 161-163, August 2003

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