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Intra-operative 3.0 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using a Dual-Independent Room: Long-Term Evaluation of Time-Cost, Problems, and Learning-Curve Effect.
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PMID:  20960333     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We present a short and comprehensive report of our 39-month experience using a 3.0T intra-operative magnetic resonance imaging (ioMRI) neurosurgical-MR twin room, including a description of the problems encountered and the associated time-delays. Forty-seven problems were experienced during the 189 ioMRI procedures (two ioMRI were performed in five of the 184 surgical procedures) performed in the 39-month period, including a blocked transfer table, failure of anesthetic monitoring material, and specific MRI-related problems, such as head and coil positioning difficulties, artefacts, coil malfunctions and other technical difficulties. None of these problems prevented the ioMRI procedure from taking place or affected image interpretation, but they sometimes caused a significant delay. Fifteen (32%) of these problems occurred during the initial learning curve period. The mean duration of the ioMRI procedure was 75min, which decreased slightly with experience, although an average waiting-for-access time of 24min could not be avoided. These results illustrate that although performing ioMRI at 3.0T with the dual room is a challenging procedure, it remains safe and feasible and associated with only minor dysfunctions while offering optimal image quality and standard surgical conditions.
Authors:
X Pablos Martin; G Vaz; E Fomekong; G Cosnard; C Raftopoulos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta neurochirurgica. Supplement     Volume:  109     ISSN:  0065-1419     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Neurochir. Suppl.     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100962752     Medline TA:  Acta Neurochir Suppl     Country:  Austria    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  139-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate, 10, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.
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