Meeting Banner
Abstract #3412

MRI Near Metal Using Multi-Spectral 3D Variable Flip-Angle TSE

Sina Tafti1, John P Mugler III2, Kevin Vu1, William J Garrison3, and G Wilson Miller2
1Department of Physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 2Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 3Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Multi-spectral imaging techniques such as MAVRIC, SEMAC, and MAVRIC SL based on 3D TSE sequence significantly reduce metal artifacts. MAVRIC and MAVRIC-SL techniques traditionally employ Gaussian RF pulses to achieve an optimal sum of squares composite image while SEMAC uses windowed-sinc RF pulses. In this work, we implement multi-spectral acquisition into the variable flip-angle TSE with hard RF pulses which yields a desirable sum of squares composite image while achieving high turbo-factor and minimal echo spacing in imaging near metallic screws in phantom and an ex vivo lamb leg.

How to access this content:

For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.

After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.

After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.

Click here for more information on becoming a member.

Keywords