Method for improving magnetic resonance imaging of the breast

Details Method for improving magnetic resonance imaging of the breast Method for improving magnetic resonance imaging of the breast

2007-11-26

2011-12-13

Cattungal, Sanjay (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S410000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08078260

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a fat saturation device to be used in conjunction with a magnetice resonance imaging (MRI) breast coil, which provides padding for the comfort of the patient being imaged while eliminating the skin-air interface, thereby reducing the level of artefacts in the image. The device comprises a coil surface pad that contacts the surface of the coil, the pad having apertures therein through which the patients breasts extend when the patient is positioned on the coil for imaging. Aperture sleeves that are removable or retractable extend from the bottom surface of the coil surface into the apertures of the breast coil. The device comprises a fat saturation material.

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