When imaging pelvis and/or abdomen on 3T with a STIR sequence, dielectric effect may still be apparent even when the Die…
When imaging pelvis and/or abdomen on 3T with a STIR sequence, dielectric effect may still be apparent even when the Dielectric Pads are properly applied.
Symptom
Dielectric Effect may still be apparent when using the Dielectric Pads on 3T STIR sequences When imaging pelvis and/or abdomen on 3T with a STIR sequence, Dielectric Effect may still be apparent even when the Dielectric Pads are properly applied. Please see attached file for a visual representation of this issue. Dielectric pads were used in this exam. Dielectric Effect is seen as signal drop-off/shading on the top/head of the image.
Applies to
- Models
- Excite
- Product
- 3T Excite G3 Software ONLY
- Software
- G3 For 3T Excite only
- Area
- MR
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