Interactive three-point localization of double-oblique sections using MR fluoroscopy

Magn Reson Med. 1999 Apr;41(4):846-9. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1522-2594(199904)41:4<846::aid-mrm26>3.0.co;2-l.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging allows significant freedom in selecting the orientation and position of a tomographic section. However, it can nonetheless be challenging to determine quickly and efficiently the correct parameters required to image a targeted anatomic structure that may lie at an oblique angle in the imaging volume. We describe a three-point tool in which a) the user interactively selects three points from an anatomic structure of interest during live MR fluoroscopy; b) adjustments to pulse sequence are calculated to image the tomographic section defined by the three points; and c) the section is then immediately imaged fluoroscopically. The tool allows quick localization of, for example, longitudinal images of specific arterial structures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Aorta, Thoracic / anatomy & histology
  • Arteries / anatomy & histology*
  • Carotid Arteries / anatomy & histology
  • Fluoroscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Rotation
  • Tomography