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Abstract #1334

Magnetic Particle Imaging goes clinical routine? – first step to human-sized MPI-guided intervention in realtime

Patrick Vogel1,2, Martin A. Rückert1, Johanna Günther1, Teresa Reichl1, Thomas Kampf1,3, Thorsten A. Bley4, Volker Christian Behr1, and Stefan Herz4,5
1Experimental Physics 5, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, 2Pure Devices GmbH, Rimpar, Germany, 3Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, 4Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, 5Radiologie Augsburg Friedberg, Augsburg, Germany

Synopsis

Keywords: Hybrid & Novel Systems Technology, Hybrid & Novel Systems Technology, Magnetic Particle Imaging, MPI

Motivation: The gold-standard for guiding minimally invasive cardiovascular interventions is X-ray (digital subtraction angiography - DSA). Can we reduce the radiation exposure for clinical staff and patients?

Goal(s): The use of alternative radiation-free imaging methods providing all necessary features can reduce the radiation exposure dramatically.

Approach: The imaging modality Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) uses iron-oxide-based nanoparticles as tracer for realtime visualization of dynamic processes. In a first step, this technique could be used to support clinical DSA treatment.

Results: In a first study, a lightweight and portable human-sized MPI scanner has been built and successfully tested under realistic conditions with vascular phantoms within a catheter-lab.

Impact: First simultaneous MPI/DSA hybrid imaging in human-sized phantoms demonstrates the feasibility of scaling-up the MPI technology. With a clinical approved tracer, MPI could be ready for clinical routine.

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