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

Shellock, Frank G · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2002

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

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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