Abstract:
PURPOSE:To determine the accuracy and test-retest repeatability of fast radiofrequency (RF) transmit measurement approaches used in Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DCE-MRI). Spatial variation in the transmitted RF field introduces bias and increased variance in quantitative DCE-MRI metrics including tracer kinetic parameter maps. If unaccounted for, these errors can dominate all other sources of bias and variance. The amount and pattern of variation depend on scanner-specific hardware and software. METHODS:Human tissue mimicking torso and brain phantoms were constructed. RF transmit maps were measured and compared across eight different commercial scanners, from three major vendors, and three clinical sites. Vendor-recommended rapid methods for RF mapping were compared to a slower reference method. Imaging was repeated at all sites after 2 months. Ranges and magnitude of RF inhomogeneity were compared scanner-wise at two time points. Limits of Agreement of vendor-recommended methods and double-angle reference method were assessed. RESULTS:At 3 T, B1+ inhomogeneity spans across 35% in the head and 120% in the torso. Fast vendor provided methods are within 30% agreement with the reference double angle method for both the head and the torso phantom. CONCLUSIONS:If unaccounted for, B1+ inhomogeneity can severely impact tracer-kinetic parameter estimation. Depending on the scanner, fast vendor provided B1+ mapping sequences allow unbiased and reproducible measurements of B1+ inhomogeneity to correct for this source of bias.
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Med Physjournal_title
Medical physicsauthors
Bliesener Y,Zhong X,Guo Y,Boss M,Bosca R,Laue H,Chung C,Sung K,Nayak KSdoi
10.1002/mp.13518subject
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2019-06-01 00:00:00pages
2629-2637issue
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0094-2405issn
2473-4209journal_volume
46pub_type
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