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Abstract #5071

Automated Analysis of ACR Phantom Data as an Adjunct to a Regular MR Quality Assurance Program

Lawrence P. Panych1,2, Lisa Bussolari1, Robert V. Mulkern, 23

1Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States; 2Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; 3Radiology, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States


A Matlab-based package for automatic analysis of phantom images was developed. The package analyzes images of the American College of Radiology (ACR) phantom, performing measurements similar to those required as part of the ACR accreditation program along with other useful measures. Analysis of the data from five 1.5T MR systems acquired during weekly QA scans was performed. Such data can be help to identify potential system problems, such as lower than usual SNR, and serve as an adjunct to a regular program of quality assurance.