New metallic implant used for permanent contraception in women: evaluation of MR safety

Shellock, F.G.

Ajr. American Journal of Roentgenology 178(6): 1513-1516

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0361-803X
PMID: 12034630
DOI: 10.2214/ajr.178.6.1781513
Document Number: 260102
This ex vivo investigation evaluated the safety of using MR imaging with a new metallic implant designed to provide permanent birth control. The findings indicated that it should be safe for patients with this metallic contraceptive implant to undergo MR imaging with systems using static magnetic fields of 1.5 T or less.

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