[Cerebral vascular clips in MRI. Absolute or relative contraindications]

J Radiol. 1989 Feb;70(2):123-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

MRI is sometimes of no value in investigating a region close to a metallic foreign body. Presentation of a patient with non ferromagnetic cerebral vascular clips where MRI did not allow for the study of the chiasmatic region because of major artefacts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain*
  • Constriction
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*