22-08-2013 дата публикации
Номер: US20130218000A1
The present invention provides a novel MRI coil configuration for breast cancer imaging in preparation for radiation therapy planning and treatment. Both an adjustable anterior and posterior coil sets are described. The coil sets are supported and configured so as not to affect the accurate and repeatable positioning of the patient and breasts. The coil sets are removable so that they can be extracted before radiation therapy treatment commences. 2. The device of wherein the at least one anterior coil is a rigid coil.3. The device of wherein the at least one anterior coil is a flexible coil.4. The device of further comprising a second MRI coil attached to the top or bottom surface of the platform claim 1 , wherein the second coil is attached posterior to the patient.5. The device of wherein the second posterior coil is a rigid coil.6. The device of wherein the second posterior coil is a flexible coil.7. The device of wherein the platform is an angling back support.8. The device of compatible with diagnostic imaging claim 1 , MRI claim 1 , PET claim 1 , CT claim 1 , x-ray and radiation therapy treatment.9. The device of wherein the MRI coil is supported by at least one of; a rigid attachment claim 1 , a telescoping cylinder claim 1 , a rotatable member claim 1 , or an articulating member.10. The device of wherein the MRI coil is supported by at least one of; a rigid attachment claim 4 , a telescoping cylinder claim 4 , a rotatable member claim 4 , or an articulating member.11. The device of wherein the coil set support can be quickly and easily attached and removed from the platform. The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/599,946, filed on 17 Feb. 2012.The present invention relates to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems and, in particular, to the radio-frequency (RF) coils used in such systems.Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides one of the best imaging technologies for distinguishing soft tissue. This is ...
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