Ultrahigh-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Clinical Potential for Anatomy, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Neck and Spine Disease

作者：Umutlu Lale^*; Forsting Michael; Ladd Mark E

来源：Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, 2012, 22(2): 363-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.nic.2012.02.014

• 7 tesla MR imaging
• Neck and spine imaging
• Ultrahigh-field MR imaging
• 7 T spine MR imaging
• 7 T neck MR imaging

An increase of the magnetic field strength to ultrahigh-field yields advantageous as well as disadvantageous changes in physical effects. The beneficial increase in signal/noise ratio can be leveraged into higher spatiotemporal resolution, and an exacerbation of artifacts can impede ultrahigh-field imaging. With the successful introduction of intracranial and musculoskeletal imaging at 7 T, recent advances in coil design have created opportunities for further applications of ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in other parts of the body. Initial studies in 7 T neck and spine MR imaging have revealed promising insights and new challenges, demanding further research and methodological optimization.

• 出版日期2012-5