Hepatobiliary/GI New Technologies

Avanto for Abdominal Imaging

With the new 1.5T Avanto system a built-in 8 x 3 matrix array spine coil and one to two 2 x 3 torso matrix can be used for improved signal-to-noise and better iPAT capabilities. For clinical imaging, iPAT x 2 can be routinely used to produce excellent image quality and in acquisition times approximately 60% of ordinary sequences. Sample images from a routine liver protocol are shown below, all using the Avanto system and standard sequences.

Sample Case: A middle-aged woman with two masses detected on ultrasound.

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