Custom-designed On-line Functional MRI Analysis

Tzu Chen Yeh*, Chih Che Chou, Chou Ming Cheng, Y. T. Wu, Hui Cheng Cheng, Jen Chuen Hsieh, Wan You Guo, Michael Mu Huo Teng, Cheng Yen Chang, L. T. Ho

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Abstract

On-line image reconstruction, image realignment for motion correction, and statistical functional analyses are required during functional MRI (fMRI) acquisition for real-time processing. An on-line processing system provides the feedback system to investigators and on-line quality control of fMRI. By adapting the program, Analysis of Functional Neurolmage (AFNI, Medical College of Wisconsin, WI, USA), custom-designed image processing demonstrated on-line evaluation of motion displacement and functional analyses of 6 normal volunteers and a patient with meningioma by applying the paradigm of a motor task. With on-line processing during standard data acquisition at an Octane workstation, processing time was about 40 seconds after completion of image acquisition. On-line functional processing illustrates the potential applications in clinical functional studies and on-line feedback for fMRI experimental design. Easy implementation of the processing configuration can be realized in the standard clinical environment at no additional cost.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-74
Number of pages6
JournalChinese Journal of Radiology
Volume26
Issue number2
StatePublished - Apr 2001

Keywords

  • Functional
  • Motion correction
  • MRI
  • On-line processing
  • Pre-surgical planning
  • Real-time MRI

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