[Image-guided therapy with closed MRI : An update.]

[Image-guided therapy with closed MRI : An update.]
Radiologe. 2013 Oct 31;
Authors: Hoffmann R, Rempp H, Pereira PL, Clasen S
Abstract
STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Standard imaging modalities for percutaneous minimally invasive therapy are ultrasound, fluoroscopy and computed tomography.
METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Magnetic resonance imaging is becoming increasingly more popular for minimally invasive procedures. The advantages are high soft-tissue contrast, the possibility of free selection of multiple imaging slices, multiple tools for intrainterventional monitoring and the absence of ionizing radiation for the patient and the interventional radiologist.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Magnetic resonance imaging is a promising imaging modality for minimally invasive procedures. The most common clinical applications are thermoablative procedures for treatment of hepatic, renal and prostatic malignancies.
PMID: 24170285 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Radiologe - October 31, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Hoffmann R, Rempp H, Pereira PL, Clasen S Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research