Radiology group practice, Dr. Heinlein/Dr. Durner, Dillingen, Germany

Purpose of use

The MRI System described here is the application of an MRI-System for the Radiological practice of Dr. Heinlein and Dr. Durner in Dillingen, Germany. This MRI-system is used in the specific areas of orthopedics, neurology, oncology, gynecology and urology. The practice is a leader in examinations of the brain, spine, joints, thorax, abdomens, the pelvic and the peripheral vessels as well as other areas. The practices wide ranging expertise provides examination services to patients from the surrounding areas and the central drop-in centre.

Technical data

• MRI-system Siemens MAGNETOM Symphony
• RF room made of aluminum
• Dimensions (L x W x H) = 6.090 x 3.590 x 2.750mm
• Start up of the new MRI-System January 2007
• Location of the practice in Germany

Features

In 1999 the first MRI System was installed using a MAGNETOM Harmony from Siemens this being replaced in 2007 with a Siemens MAGNETOM Symphony. For this specific project it was not necessary to make any modifications to the RF room, but, the opportunity was taken to upgrade the internal finishes. These included a new suspended ceiling and the lighting system completely substituted with new Halogen down lights; the white melamine coated chipboard walls were retained.With the new MRI-system and a relatively small amount of interior refurbishment work, this gave the patients and the practice team, the benefit of enhanced diagnostics capability and also the impression of a new RF room.