Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to test the feasibility of an investigational dual-channel next-generation endorectal coil (NG-ERC) in vivo, to quantitatively assess signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and to get an impression of image quality compared with the current clinically available single-loop endorectal coil (ERC) for prostate magnetic resonance imaging at both 1.5 and 3 T. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was approved by the institutional review board, and written informed consent was obtained from all patients. In total, 8 consecutive patients with prostate cancer underwent a local staging magnetic resonance examination with the successive use of both coils in 1 session (4 patients at 1.5 T and 4 other patients at 3 T). Quantitative comparison of both coils was performed for the apex, mid-gland and base levels at both field strengths by calculating SNR profiles in the axial plane on an imaginary line in the anteroposterior direction perpendicular to the coil surface. Two radiologists independently assessed the image quality of the T2-weighted and apparent diffusion coefficient maps calculated from diffusion-weighted imaging using a 5-point scale. Improvement of geometric distortion on diffusion-weighted imaging with the use of parallel imaging was explored. Statistical analysis included a paired Wilcoxon signed rank test for SNR and image quality evaluation as well as κ statistics for interobserver agreement. RESULTS:No adverse events were reported. The SNR was higher for the NG-ERC compared with the ERC up to a distance of approximately 40 mm from the surface of the coil at 1.5 T (P < 0.0001 for the apex, the mid-gland, and the base) and approximately 17 mm (P = 0.015 at the apex level) and 30 mm at 3 T (P < 0.0001 for the mid-gland and base). Beyond this distance, the SNR profiles of both coils were comparable. Overall, T2-weighted image quality was considered better for NG-ERC at both field strengths. Quality of apparent diffusion coefficient maps with the use of parallel imaging was rated superior with the NG-ERC at 3 T. CONCLUSIONS:The investigational NG-ERC for prostate imaging outperforms the current clinically available ERC in terms of SNR and is feasible for continued development for future use as the next generation endorectal coil for prostate imaging in clinical practice.
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Invest Radioljournal_title
Investigative radiologyauthors
Vos EK,Sambandamurthy S,Kamel M,McKenney R,van Uden MJ,Hoeks CM,Yakar D,Scheenen TW,Fütterer JJdoi
10.1097/RLI.0b013e3182a56678subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2014-01-01 00:00:00pages
15-22issue
1eissn
0020-9996issn
1536-0210journal_volume
49pub_type
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doi:
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journal_title:Investigative radiology
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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doi:10.1097/01.rli.0000183054.43131.a8
更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00
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doi:10.1097/00004424-199403000-00015
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00004424-199608000-00009
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doi:10.1097/RLI.0b013e3181c443e1
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
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更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:1991-09-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:1991-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:1991-06-01 00:00:00
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