Proof of concept: Portable ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of epileptogenic brain pathologies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

High-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a standard in the diagnosis of epilepsy. However, high costs and technical barriers have limited adoption in low- and middle-income countries. Even in high-income nations, many individuals with epilepsy face delays in undergoing MRI. Recent advancements in ultra-low-field (ULF) MRI technology, particularly the development of portable scanners, offer a promising solution to the limited accessibility of MRI. In this study, we present and evaluate the imaging capability of ULF MRI in detecting structural abnormalities typically associated with epilepsy and compare it to high-field MRI at 3 T.

Methods

Data collection was conducted within 3 consecutive weeks at the University Hospital Bonn. Inclusion criteria were a minimum

SUBMITTER: Bauer T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647431 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature