title: Simple correction method for k-space trajectory deviations in MRI.
abstract: A method is presented to correct for the imperfections of spatial encoding gradients in MRI. The approach is simple and fast, can be performed with standard scanner hardware, and does not require separate measurements with reference phantoms. The new method, using the MR signal to accurately measure the k-space trajectory of the imaging sequence, allows for correction of gradient hardware imperfections and eddy-current effects. Initial measurements are presented which demonstrate the efficacy of the method to correct images acquired with spiral and EPI scan techniques.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research and CBDB, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA. jhd@helix.nih.gov
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Duyn
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Frank
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: van der Veen
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D016477:Artifacts; D001921:Brain / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D017352:Echo-Planar Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging