Magnetic Resonance
MR-only radiotherapy planning with Philips MRCAT
Experience the true potential and drive the impact of MR with MR-only radiotherapy planning with Philips MRCAT
Philips MRCAT allows you to generate CT-like density information right on the MR console –based on a single, standardized scan. This results in an MR-only radiotherapy workflow, which eliminates error-prone MR-CT registration and reduces patient burden.
MR-only radiotherapy planning
MRCAT is an extension to the Philips Ingenia MR-RT that enables the creation of 3D density maps for dose calculations based on MR imaging only. This results in attenuation maps with continuous Hounsfield units and consistency in image output, independent of operator experience.
Experience the benefits of MRCAT
- Eliminate tedious and error-prone MR-CT registration.
- Simplify workflows and reduce patient burden as your patient does not have to be simulated on the CT.
- Lower costs and make MR simulation more affordable.
Features of MRCAT
- The MRCAT scan is a robust, standardized imaging protocol with single 3D T1W mDIXON sequence as input for automatic MRCAT generation.
- MRCAT is empowered by Compressed SENSE, resulting in scan times with a maximum of 3:02 minutes.
- MRCAT data can be used to generate MR-based digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) in TPS.
Enabling technologies
Transition to helium-free MR operations and get relieved from helium-related complications and operational cost.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.