| Tissue expanders and magnetic resonance imaging: the "hot" breast implant. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8748349 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) utilizes three electromagnetic fields to create images. Despite these electromagnetic fields and concern for patients with metallic implants, studies and clinical experience have demonstrated the safety of this modality in the presence of nonferromagnetic implants. However, little has been written about the use of MRI scans in patients with tissue expanders. We present a case of a woman who developed a burning sensation at the site of her tissue expander during an MRI scan. The sensation resolved rapidly once the scan was discontinued. The potential for metallic heating or motion within the electromagnetic field is discussed. Patients with tissue expanders who require MRI scans should be carefully questioned about localized symptoms in the region of their expander during the scan. However, the actual implications of the symptoms for this group of patients are unclear. |
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Authors:
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F J Duffy; J W May |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of plastic surgery Volume: 35 ISSN: 0148-7043 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Plast Surg Publication Date: 1995 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-09-26 Completed Date: 1996-09-26 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805336 Medline TA: Ann Plast Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 647-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Breast Implants* Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis, surgery Female Heating* Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / contraindications* Mastectomy, Modified Radical Metals Middle Aged Postoperative Complications / etiology* Sarcoma / diagnosis, surgery Tissue Expansion Devices* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Metals |
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Comment In:
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Plast Reconstr Surg. 1997 Apr;99(5):1464-5
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9105383
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