A simple method for the correction of endorectal surface coil inhomogeneity in prostate imaging

Authors
Liney, GP Turnbull, LW Knowles, AJ
Citation
Gp. Liney et al., A simple method for the correction of endorectal surface coil inhomogeneity in prostate imaging, J MAGN R I, 8(4), 1998, pp. 994-997
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JMRI-JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
ISSN journal
10531807 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
994 - 997
Database
ISI
SICI code
1053-1807(199807/08)8:4<994:ASMFTC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A simple method is described that corrects for the intensity inhomogeneity experienced when using endorectal surface coils in prostate imaging. The me thod uses a series of proton-density-weighted images, which are acquired to demonstrate the sensitivity profile of the coil and used to correct T2-wei ghted images acquired in the same plane. The results demonstrate improved i mage uniformity and visualization of prostatic anatomy.