Highly Sensitive Padded Coil Design using AIR™ Technology for 3T Spine and Body Imaging

作者：Yun-Jeong Stickle, Clyve Follante, Mark Giancola, Fraser Robb, Thomas Stickle, Victor Taracila, Kristine Barnhart, Kristy Calderwood, Maggie Fung, Yan Wen, Ek T. Tan, Allison Lowe, Darryl B. Sneag · 发表于：Proceedings on CD-ROM - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition/Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Scientific Meeting and Exhibition · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.58530/2025/4958 · 研究领域：Medical Imaging and Analysis、Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging

Motivation: Conventional posterior array (PA) coils that comprise large, low-density elements housed in plastic formers with external patient pads result in SNR degradation gaps between elements and the underlying anatomy. Goal(s): A novel, highly sensitive and conformal PA design to increase SNR and acceleration and workflow and facilitate a comfortably supported patient experience for spine and body imaging. Approach: A prototype 30-channel conformal PA was constructed using AIR™ and foam technologies to allow the body to 'comfortably sink' into the foam. Results: This novel PA demonstrated higher SNR and accommodated higher acceleration factors compared to a conventional PA. Impact: This conformal, padded posterior array design accommodates higher acceleration and SNR for in-vivo 3T spine and body imaging.