RF array coil system and method for magnetic resonance imaging

Details RF array coil system and method for magnetic resonance imaging RF array coil system and method for magnetic resonance imaging

2004-04-20

2011-10-25

Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)

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C600S407000, C600S410000, C324S307000, C324S309000, C324S318000, C333S219000, C333S220000, C333S235000, C333S221000, C333S222000

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08046046

ABSTRACT:
A RF array coil system and method for magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The array coil system includes an anterior coil section having a main anterior coil section and at least one secondary anterior coil section removably attachable to the main anterior coil section. The array coil system further includes a posterior coil section having a main posterior coil section and at least one secondary posterior coil section removably attachable to the main posterior coil section.

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