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Yasargil aneurysm clips: evaluation of interactions with a 1.5-T MR system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9609877     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the magnetic field interactions with Yasargil aneurysm clips exposed to a 1.5-T MR system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixteen Yasargil aneurysm clips made with Phynox (10 clips returned to the manufacturer due to suspected magnetic field interactions and six clips obtained from the manufacturer in sterile packages) were tested for magnetic field interaction at 1.5 T by using techniques to assess magnetic field-induced translational (deflection angle test) and torque (changes in alignment or rotation) forces. RESULTS: None of the aneurysm clips demonstrated magnetic field interactions; that is, deflection angles were zero and there were no changes in alignment or evidence of rotational forces present. CONCLUSION: It is safe to perform MR procedures at 1.5 T or less in patients with Yasargil aneurysm clips made with nonferromagnetic material.
Authors:
F G Shellock; E Kanal
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Publication Detail:
Type:  In Vitro; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  207     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1998 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-06-18     Completed Date:  1998-06-18     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  587-91     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alloys
Artifacts
Brain*
Chromium Alloys*
Cobalt
Ferric Compounds / adverse effects
Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnosis*,  surgery
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / contraindications,  instrumentation*,  methods
Surgical Instruments* / adverse effects,  statistics & numerical data
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Alloys; 0/Chromium Alloys; 0/Ferric Compounds; 0/phynox; 1317-54-0/ferrite; 7440-48-4/Cobalt

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