Endoscopic Clip MRI Screening: A Canada-Wide Policy Survey

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
Fabio AccorsiDavid A Leswick

Abstract

Not all endoscopically placed clips are MRI compatible, so screening for endoscopic clips before MRI is recommended. The purpose of this study was to assess endoscopic clip screening practices at Canadian MRI centers, including number of centers that screen, specific screening methods, perceived safety of endoscopic clip models, and practices for dealing with confirmed gastrointestinal endoscopic clips. A bilingual online survey was distributed to Canadian MRI centers to assess site demographics, endoscopic clip screening practices, safety considerations for different endoscopic clip models, protocols for dealing with patients with endoscopic clips, and the perceived value of screening. One year later, a secondary survey was distributed to the original participants to assess for changes made to screening policy after the initial survey and to assess awareness of any complications arising from the presence of endoscopic clips during MRI. Sixty-seven MRI centers completed the survey (55% response rate). Sixteen centers (24%) did not specifically screen for endoscopic clips, five because they were not aware that endoscopic clips may not be safe for MRI. Fifty-one centers (76%) did screen for endoscopic clips. At least 23% of scree...Continue Reading

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Oct 1, 2019·Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging : JMRI·Pejman Jabehdar MaralaniJeffrey Weinreb
May 1, 2018·Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes·Fabio AccorsiDavid A Leswick

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