Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coil With Adjustable Opening
First Claim
1. A coil arrangement for use with a magnetic resonance imaging system, comprising:
- a plurality of coil elements; and
a plurality of connecting arrangements,wherein each of the plurality of connecting arrangements is coupled to at least one of the plurality of coil elements,wherein each of the plurality of connecting arrangements is configured to provide at least one of a mechanical connection and an electrically conductive connection between at least two of the coil elements, andwherein the coil arrangement is configurable to provide at least one user-determined opening size within the coil arrangement.
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Abstract
A configurable coil arrangement for use with MRI-guided procedures is provided that facilitates optimal imaging for both pre-procedure planning and imaging of the target sites during the procedure. The coil arrangement includes a plurality of connected coil elements. Spacers connecting the coil elements can be adjustable and/or deformable to provide one or more openings in the coil arrangement of optimal size for accessing the subject within the imaged region. Individual coil elements can also be removed to provide access openings during such procedures, or left in the array for improved pre- and post-procedure image quality. The MRI system can be configured to detect configurations of the coil arrangement and modify imaging parameters to optimize image quality.
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20 Claims
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1. A coil arrangement for use with a magnetic resonance imaging system, comprising:
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a plurality of coil elements; and a plurality of connecting arrangements, wherein each of the plurality of connecting arrangements is coupled to at least one of the plurality of coil elements, wherein each of the plurality of connecting arrangements is configured to provide at least one of a mechanical connection and an electrically conductive connection between at least two of the coil elements, and wherein the coil arrangement is configurable to provide at least one user-determined opening size within the coil arrangement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19)
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18. An MRI system comprising:
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a coil configuration detecting arrangement, wherein the coil configuration detecting arrangement configured to detect a particular geometrical configuration of a coil arrangement that is connected to the MRI system. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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