Abstract
For most of its short history, the clinical utilization of magnetic resonance (MR) has been largely confined to the area of diagnostic imaging. However, excellent soft tissue contrast and multiplanar imaging capabilities have motivated several groups to explore the possibility of using MR to guide simple interventional procedures. These were primarily biopsies (Mueller et al. 1986; Lufkin et al. 1987; Van Sonnenberg et al. 1988; Orel et al. 1994), but interest has also been shown regarding vascular interventions (Rubin et al. 1990; Kochli et al. 1994; Bakker et al. 1996, 1997). Insufficient patient access afforded by the long magnet tunnel limited initial success.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
