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SPACE – Sampling Perfection with

A C
Application optimized Contrasts using
different flip angle Evolution – is the
new application allowing high-resolution
3D images at incredible speeds.
SPACE sequence is single slab 3D TSE
sequence with slab selective, variable
excitation pulse.

Distinct Advantages of SPACE:

1. Head-to-toe applications – head,
C-spine, whole spine, abdomen and
orthopedic
2. All three contrast: T1W, T2W and
PDW and more
3. High SNR due to the 3D acquisition
4. Improved spatial resolution due to
isotropic acquisition
B
5. Short acquisition times by combining
iPAT with high turbo factors and slice
turbo factors
6. Low SAR due to lower flip angles
7. Ability to reformat data in any plane
due to high resolution isotropic
acquisition

Figure 1, A–C:
3D SPACE in scoliosis.

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 Figure 2: T2 W SPACE for cranial nerves. Figure 3: MRCP with T2 W SPACE.
Free Breathing 2D-PACE-Applications. Tim-TRIO,
0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 mm3, PAT *3.

Clinical Role:
1. Better diagnosis by providing more
information:
a) 3D spine acquisition to evaluate
complex spinal deformities and
cord adhesions if any to plan
treatment options. If the cord is
tethered, it is important that the
surgeon releases it before
straightening the bony deformity
(Figure 1, A–C).
b) Excellent free breathing 3D MRCP
with navigator-based SPACE
(Figure 3).
c) 3D pelvic imaging for detailed
oncologic staging – e. g. Prostate
Cancer and for endometriosis
(Figure 4).
d) High resolution PD weighted Fat
Sat images of the knee. Figure 4: Colon carcinoma with T2 W SPACE; measurement in coronal
orientation with 1 mm isotropic resolution. Good delineation of the fascia
(arrows) due to minimal partial volume effect.
2. Better workflow and speed: Courtesy of Dr. Schlemmer, Dr. Lichy, University Tübingen, Germany.
e) T2 W 3D imaging done with
SPACE. Speed image acquisition
with volume brain acquisition
particularly in pediatric cases.
Multi-planar reconstructions done
later for reviewing details of the
case (Figure 2).
f) Combining iPAT, partial fourier
and high turbo factors make faster
isotropic 3D scans possible.

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features and products described herein may not
be available in the United States.
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Malvern, PA 19355-1406 USA
Telephone: 1-888-826-9702

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general technical descriptions of specifications
and options as well as standard and optional
features which do not always have to be present
in individual cases.

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document may vary within defined tolerances.
Original images always lose a certain amount
of detail when reproduced.

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