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  • Topic ID: id_2036693 Version: 1.1
  • Date: Jun 28, 2022 5:01:04 AM

PROSE coil setup procedure

About this task

The use of the Body coil, for excitation, and an Endo-rectal/Pelvic Phased Array coil or an Endo-rectal/Torso Phased Array coil combination, for reception, allows for both the acquisition of high spatial resolution images and hydrogen spectra of the prostate, as well as coverage to the aortic bifurcation for the assessment of pelvic lymph nodes and bone metastases within the same examination.

Note: Sagittal FSE localizer images (reformatted in the axial plane) can be used to check the positioning of the coils, which should be adjusted if necessary.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Position the Pelvic or Torso phased array coil to cover the pelvis from the apex of the prostate to the aortic bifurcation.
  2. Center the Endo-rectal coil on the prostate in the sagittal plane and parallel to the prostate in the axial plane.
  3. Click Coil on the Scan control panel to open the Coil Selection screen.
  4. Select the 1.5T Coil Type, Coil, and Configuration.
    • The 8EIS_eCoil Body L selection acquires images with the Torso array coil and the endorectal probe and is typically used for localizer images.
    • The 8EIS_eCoil selection acquires images or spectra with the endorectal probe alone.