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Motivation: Despite its importance in breast MRI, T2-weighted supine imaging is understudied, risking image quality due to motion and prolonged respiratory-triggered scans.
Goal(s): To evaluate effectiveness of 3D supine T2-weighted breast imaging using a 60-channel flexible breast coil.
Approach: Three individuals underwent prone and supine breast imaging using two parallel imaging settings. An MRI Radiologist evaluated four images in a blinded study of techniques.
Results: Increased acceleration available with the 60-channel breast coil, achieved high 3D T2-weighted image quality in the supine position within a clinically feasible scan time.
Impact: Supine positioning in breast MRI, facilitated with flexible blanket coils and fast, high-performing protocols, has the potential to improve the comfort and efficiency of the exam, allowing breast MRI to be accessible to a much wider population of women.
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