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In vivo 9.4 Tesla MRI of a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy: Technical report

  • By

  • Rick H. G. J. van Lanen

  • Daniel Uher

  • Desmond H. Y. Tse

  • Esther Steijvers

  • Albert J. Colon

  • Jacobus F. A. Jansen

  • Gerhard S. Drenthen

  • Dimo Ivanov

  • Govert Hoogland

  • Kim Rijkers

  • Christianne M. Hoeberigs

  • Paul A. M. Hofman

  • Walter H. Backes

  • Olaf E. M. G. Schijns

  • January 16, 2025

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    Drug-resistant epilepsy affects 30-40% of patients with focal epilepsy, necessitating accurate diagnosis for effective surgical treatment.

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    Ultra-high field MRI at 9.4T shows promise in detecting epileptogenic lesions that are not visible on lower field strength MRIs.

  • 3

    The EpiUltraStudy aims to evaluate the impact of 7T and 9.4T MRI on lesion detection in surgical candidates with drug-resistant epilepsy.

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    9.4T MRI achieved a cubic spatial resolution of 0.6 mm, enhancing visualization of anatomical structures relevant for epilepsy diagnosis.

  • 5

    Despite challenges with magnetic field inhomogeneities, 9.4T MRI provides improved image quality and potential for better surgical outcomes.

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In vivo 9.4 Tesla MRI of a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy: Technical report

  • by Rick H. G. J. van Lanen, Daniel Uher, Desmond H. Y. Tse, Esther Steijvers, Albert J. Colon, Jacobus F. A. Jansen, Gerhard S. Drenthen, Dimo Ivanov, Govert Hoogland, Kim Rijkers, Christianne M. Hoeberigs, Paul A. M. Hofman, Walter H. Backes, Olaf E. M. G. Schijns

  • January 16, 2025

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