title: Comparison of MR imaging breast coils.
abstract: In one volunteer, five breast coils were evaluated for signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), uniformity, comfort, subject orientation, access to the breast, and unilateral imaging options. The four-coil arrays provided superior SNR, imaging flexibility, and access. Uniformity and comfort were issues with all coils. Substantial design differences exist between coils; purchasers should ensure that their specific requirements are met.
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging Research, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4N 3M5. norman.konyer@swchs.on.ca
authors.forename: Norman B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Konyer
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ramsay
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bronskill
authors.forename: Donald B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Plewes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction