Clinical utility and economic viability of a 3T MRI in an anti-cancer centre: The experience of the centre Oscar Lambret - 20/07/12

Doi : 10.1016/j.diii.2012.05.009

S. Taïeb ^a,^⁎ , V. Devise ^b, G. Pouliquen ^a, N. Rocourt ^a, M. Faivre-Pierret ^a, S. Brongniart ^a, P. Peugny ^b, L. Ceugnart ^a
^a Imaging Department, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3, rue Frédéric-Combemale, BP 307, 59020 Lille cedex, France
^b Department of Finance, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3, rue Frédéric-Combemale, BP 307, 59020 Lille cedex, France

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Abstract

This paper will try and describe the installation of a 3T MRI in an anti-cancer centre. Functional sequences become indispensable in the assessment of targeted treatments. It is only possible to carry out these treatments on a routine basis in acceptable examination times with 3T. The technical constraints are overcome with third generation MRI and the improvement of the spatial resolution in examination times reduced by 30 to 50% increases patient comfort. Nevertheless, the financial constraints represent a major handicap. It is not possible to obtain an economic balance with rates based on the cost and depreciation of 1.5T imagers that are half the price.

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Keywords : MRI, 3T MRI, Clinical utility, Economic balance