MRI Department

The MRI Department is engineered for high-level diagnostic and research needs, leveraging advanced hardware, optimized acquisition protocols, and continuous quality assurance. The technical architecture includes:
  • Multi‑coil receiver arrays to enhance sensitivity and enable accelerated scanning (parallel imaging, SENSE/GRAPPA)
  • Acceleration techniques (compressed sensing, undersampling) to accelerate scan times while preserving image fidelity
  • Multipurpose multidimensional protocols (structural, diffusion, functional) as exemplified by recent implementations in population MRI studies
  • Noise-suppression and motion-correction algorithms, crucial especially in pediatric and neuroimaging contexts
  • Integration with PACS/RIS, compliance with DICOM/HL7 standards, and protocol standardization for interoperability
Acquisition protocols align with global guidelines (ACR, RSNA, ESGAR) and best practices in protocol harmonization .

Clinical Scope & Protocols

Applications span multiple domains:
1. Neuroradiology
  • T1, T2, FLAIR, SWI, DTI / tractography, and MR Spectroscopy for metabolic analysis
  • Advanced susceptibility mapping (quantitative susceptibility mapping, QSM) to evaluate iron deposition in neurodegenerative disease
  • Abbreviated/accelerated brain MRI protocols to reduce scan time in selected indications
2. Musculoskeletal MRI
  • Cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bone marrow assessment via FS-PD, STIR sequences
  • MR arthrography where indicated
  • Protocols for osteomyelitis and soft tissue tumors
3. Cardiac MRI
  • Ventricular function via cine SSFP
  • Myocardial viability (Late Gadolinium Enhancement)
  • Quantitative T1/T2 mapping
4. Gynecological & Oncologic MRI
  • Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI for uterine/ovarian tumors
  • Staging protocols (FIGO-compliant)
  • Support for musculoskeletal and soft tissue oncology (DWI, perfusion)
5. Abdominal & Urogenital MRI
  • MRCP for biliary and pancreatic imaging
  • MR Enterography (MRE) for inflammatory bowel disease
  • Quantitative liver imaging (PDFF, T2*) for steatosis/iron
  • Dynamic and static uro-MRI for urinary tract evaluation
6. Pediatric MRI
  • Age-optimized protocols for neuro, musculoskeletal, and abdominal imaging
  • Motion-compensated and rapid-acquisition techniques
Quality Assurance, Safety & Innovation
  • Implementation of formal quality control protocols (technical QC, radiological QC)
  • Continuous monitoring of safety issues (thermal burns, acoustic noise) and staff training
  • Management of risks associated with static, RF, and time-varying gradient fields
  • Adoption of novel methods (deep learning) for accelerated reconstruction and motion correction
Examination Workflow & Clinical Support
  • Pre-scan triage to define clinical indication and protocol alignment
  • Engagement with patient for pre-scan instructions (e.g. implants, contrast history)
  • Selective contrast administration according to protocol
  • Real-time image transfer and evaluation on PACS
  • Structured reporting and liaison with the referring physician
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Bibliography
  • Eisenmenger LB et al. Focused abbreviated survey MRI protocols for brain and … Radiology / RSNA (2023).
  • Sharma PS et al. Standardizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols: addressing challenges in diagnostic accuracy. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (2020).
  • Shetty AS et al. Body MRI: Imaging Protocols, Techniques, and Lessons. Radiographics / RSNA (2022).
  • A narrative review of current and emerging MRI safety issues. PMC (2023).
  • Deep Learning for Accelerated and Robust MRI Reconstruction: a Review. (Heckel et al., 2024)
  • Deep Learning for Retrospective Motion Correction in MRI: A Comprehensive Review. (Spieker et al., 2023)
  • A Comprehensive Literature Review of Application of fMRI in Healthcare. (2021)
  • Design and validation of the ADNI MR protocol. (Arani et al., 2024)
  • Design and validation of the ADNI MR protocol. (Arani et al., 2024)