For optimal performance of P-31 MRS at 1.5 Tesla, the use of a double reson
ant probe is essential to enable the application of H-1 decoupling and Nucl
ear Overhauser Enhancement. This note describes the design, evaluation and
safety validation of a versatile and compact probe optimized for H-1 decoup
led P-31 MRS studies of tumors close to the surface of the body, in particu
lar the head and neck region. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights res
erved.