INTEGRATED MR IMAGING AND INTERVENTIONAL COIL DEVICE METHOD AND SYSTEM

摘要

MR imaging and intervention functions are localized within a single device. At least one integrated coil device which has at least one RF coil, a housing which encases the RF coil and provides an anatomically conformal surface, and a plurality of apertures. The integrated coil device slides along a guide rail system to adjust the size of a patient anatomical imaging region. The apertures in the integrated coil device are available to secure tool holder grid plate inserts or other interventional device guides. The inserts assist in holding the soft tissue for diagnostic imaging and provide support for biopsy/interventional instrument guides. The integrated MR imaging and interventional coil device works in combination with a prone patient support structure, an adaptive torso sling, and also features an open architecture design for improved patient access. The device also works for supine or side imaging procedures.

主权项

1. A method for immobilizing a patient during combined MR imaging and intervention comprising:
positioning a patient with a selected anatomical portion received in an anatomical imaging region of a support structure; immobilizing the patient anatomical region between a first coil device and a medial device by independently translating at least one of the first and medial devices to adapt the anatomical imaging region to the received anatomical portion.