Dietzel M, Laun FB, Heiß R, Wenkel E, Bickelhaupt S, Hack C, Uder M, Ohlmeyer S (2024)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2024
Book Volume: 173
Article Number: 111352
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2024.111352
Purpose: Broader clinical adoption of breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) faces challenges such as limited availability and high procedural costs. Low-field technology has shown promise in addressing these challenges. We report our initial experience using a next-generation scanner for low-field breast MRI at 0.55T. Methods: This initial cases series was part of an institutional review board-approved prospective study using a 0.55T scanner (MAGNETOM Free.Max, Siemens Healthcare, Erlangen/Germany: height < 2 m, weight < 3.2 tons, no quench pipe) equipped with a seven-channel breast coil (Noras, Höchberg/Germany). A multiparametric breast MRI protocol consisting of dynamic T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and diffusion-weighted sequences was optimized for 0.55T. Two radiologists with 12 and 20 years of experience in breast MRI evaluated the examinations. Results: Twelve participants (mean age: 55.3 years, range: 36–78 years) were examined. The image quality was diagnostic in all examinations and not impaired by relevant artifacts. Typical imaging phenotypes were visualized. The scan time for a complete, non-abbreviated breast MRI protocol ranged from 10:30 to 18:40 min. Conclusion: This initial case series suggests that low-field breast MRI is feasible at diagnostic image quality within an acceptable examination time.
APA:
Dietzel, M., Laun, F.B., Heiß, R., Wenkel, E., Bickelhaupt, S., Hack, C.,... Ohlmeyer, S. (2024). Initial experience with a next-generation low-field MRI scanner: Potential for breast imaging? European Journal of Radiology, 173. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2024.111352
MLA:
Dietzel, Matthias, et al. "Initial experience with a next-generation low-field MRI scanner: Potential for breast imaging?" European Journal of Radiology 173 (2024).
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