Evaluation of MR imaging compatibility of a new intracranial pressure monitoring device

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2005 Feb;26(2):360-2.

Abstract

We report our observations on MR imaging quality and functionality of a recently introduced intracranial pressure monitoring device. The device was tested at two different field strengths in a pig brain specimen to investigate MR imaging artifacts, probe function during and after MR data acquisition, and device-related temperature changes in the brain tissue. Image reading was not impaired, and probe function, although reduced, was not fully interrupted during data acquisition.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Intracranial Pressure*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Swine