MR Imaging Safety in the Interventional Environment

Bharathi D Jagadeesan

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2020.07.007

MR Imaging Safety in the Interventional Environment

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2020 Nov;28(4):583-591. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2020.07.007. Epub 2020 Sep 17.

Author

Bharathi D Jagadeesan¹

Affiliation

¹ Radiology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota, MMC 292, Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 33040998
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2020.07.007

Abstract

Interventional MR imaging procedures are rapidly growing in number owing to the excellent soft tissue resolution of MR imaging, lack of ionizing radiation, hardware and software advancements, and technical developments in MR imaging-compatible robots, lasers, and ultrasound equipment. The safe operation of an interventional MR imaging system is a complex undertaking, which is only possible with multidisciplinary planning, training, operations and oversight. Safety for both patients and operators is essential for successful operations. Herein, we review the safety concerns, solutions and challenges associated with the operation of a modern interventional MR imaging system.

Keywords: Intraoperative MR imaging; MR-guided interstitial laser ablation; MR-guided neurosurgery; MR-guided tumor resection; MRgFUS.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Intraoperative Care / methods*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional / adverse effects
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional / methods*
Patient Safety*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*