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Rapid MRI detection of vertebral numeric variation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20651206     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: Vertebral column variation is a common, often overlooked finding on traditional spine MRI. Standard localizers do not image the entire neuroaxis, masking variation. The purpose of this study was to use a subminute automated spine survey iterative scan technique (ASSIST) to evaluate 207 patients undergoing thoracic spine MRI. CONCLUSION: We found variation in 7.7%, with 69% of these cases going unreported. To enhance patient care and decrease medicolegal implications, we recommend ASSIST be performed on all thoracic and lumbar examinations, with variations documented.
Authors:
Jason J Akbar; Kenneth L Weiss; Muhammad A Saafir; Jane L Weiss
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJR. American journal of roentgenology     Volume:  195     ISSN:  1546-3141     ISO Abbreviation:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-23     Completed Date:  2010-09-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708173     Medline TA:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  465-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH 45267-0762, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Algorithms*
Female
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Male
Middle Aged
Pattern Recognition, Automated / methods*
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Spine / abnormalities*,  pathology*

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