Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540625879 ISBN 13: 9783540625872

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1997

Synopsis

With the advent of open configuration MR imaging systems, the vision of MRI-based guidance, control, and monitoring of minimally invasive interventions has evolved from a hypothetical concept to a practical possibility. This text provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of interventional MRI. The international authorship provides first-hand experience of all relevant topics. It should familiarize the reader with the basic principles underlying currently available hardware and software configurations. In addition, technical aspects of thermosensitive imaging, techniques for instrument visualization, and safety aspects are covered. Finally, the book emphasizes existing and future clinical applications.

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With the advent of open configuration MR imaging systems, the vision of MRI-based guidance, control, and monitoring of minimally invasive interventions has evolved from a hypothetical concept to a practical possibility. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the very exciting emerging field of interventional MRI. The international authorship provides firsthand experience of all relevant topics.This book will familiarize the reader with the basic principles underlying currently available hardware and software configurations. In addition, technical aspects of thermosensitive imaging, techniques for instrument visualization, and safety aspects are covered. Finally, the book emphasizes both existing and future clinical applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540625879
• ISBN 13: 9783540625872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Debatin J.F., Adam G.