[Metal objects of the head and neck region in magnetic resonance imaging : Survey among radiologists].

[Metal objects of the head and neck region in magnetic resonance imaging : Survey among radiologists]. Radiologe. 2019 Aug 23;: Authors: Kielburg U, Blankenstein FH Abstract CONTEXT: Although in recent times more research has been done on interactions of metallic dental objects in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiologists are often uncertain whether the objects should be removed or can be retained prior to an impending examination. On the one hand, they want to avoid unnecessary material removal which is associated with costs and potential damage of the dental object. On the other hand, they fear material-induced susceptibility artefacts will impair the diagnostic workup so that examinations will have to be repeated. The lack of information complicates adequate decision making for radiologists. AIM: The aim of this survey was to evaluate the information that is currently available to radiologists regarding orthodontic appliances of the head and neck region in the MRI and determine how to handle these situations in a radiologist's every day routine. Therefore, this study can reveal the need for further research. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The questionnaire was published in the 9/2017 issue of the journal Der Radiologe and sent as an electronic version by the BDR (Professional Association of German Radiologists) to their approximately 1800 members. In addition, the radiological institutes of 55 German university and ...
Source: Der Radiologe - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research