| MR imaging-related electrical thermal injury complicated by acute carpal tunnel and compartment syndrome: case report. | |
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PMID: 20089721 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is generally considered a safe procedure. Contraindications include the presence of foreign objects in or on the body, which may be subject to electromagnetic fields associated with the MR system. Most of these objects are well known and are routinely screened for prior to the procedure. The authors report an unusual adverse event that appears to have been caused by a unique combination of factors involving an identification bracelet, an item not previously known to present any risks. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report in the literature of a severe electrical thermal burn that required surgical intervention. Identification bracelets may need to be removed or padded to prevent direct contact with the patient's skin during all MR imaging examinations for patients unable to communicate, such as those requiring sedation or general anesthesia. (c) RSNA, 2010. |
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Authors:
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Zvi C Jacob; Matthew F Tito; Alexander B Dagum |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-01-20 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiology Volume: 254 ISSN: 1527-1315 ISO Abbreviation: Radiology Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-23 Completed Date: 2010-04-15 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401260 Medline TA: Radiology Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 846-50 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care and Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8480, USA. zvi.jacob@stonybrook.edu |
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Arm Injuries
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surgery Burns, Electric / etiology*, surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / etiology*, surgery Compartment Syndromes / etiology*, surgery Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / adverse effects* Male Middle Aged Patient Identification Systems* |
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