A Prospective Study of Pain From Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Cochlear Implant Magnets In Situ

Conclusion: The pain associated with obtaining an MRI without cochlear implant magnet removal is highly variable. Increase in pain is not related to duration of MRI scan, body part imaged, or BMI. Despite the pain, almost all patients prefer MRI scanning with the magnet in place, to avoid two surgical procedures.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Cochlear Implants Source Type: research