Assessment of MRI Safety Issues for Stainless Steel Sutures used for Microtia Reconstruction

Potential magnetic resonance imaging issues for stainless steel sutures used for microtia reconstruction could be clinically significant from safety and diagnostic yield considerations. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to assess magnetic resonance issues (magnetic field interactions, heating, and artifacts) for different types of stainless steel sutures used for microtia reconstruction.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - June 19, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: TL Kraai, RB Loch, FG Shellock Source Type: research