Issues associated with the exposure of patients to strong, static magnetic fields during
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are reviewed and discussed. The history of human …

High‐resolution computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have
become indispensable tools for the evaluation of conditions involving the head and neck …

The following are policies, guidelines, and recommendations from the Safety Committee of
the Society for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (SMRI) concerning various issues related to …

The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasing globally, and MRI safety issues
regarding medical devices, which are constantly being developed or upgraded, represent …

In computed tomographic (CT) scans, a wooden foreign body can appear as a lucency with
nearly the same density as air or fat, and it can be indistinguishable from orbital adipose …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been traditionally regarded as a safe imaging
modality due to the absence of ionising radiation. However, MRI is a source of potential …

The authors present two cases in which intraorbital wooden foreign bodies remained
undetected after initial ophthalmologic examination and radiologic investigation which …

PURPOSE: To provide information on ferromagnetic metallic implants, materials, and
devices that may be exposed to static magnetic fields during magnetic resonance (MR) …

Magnetic resonance is an extremely powerful imaging tool which does not expose patients
to ionizing radiation. However, there are risks associated with the MR environment which all …

There has been a rising incidence of maxillofacial injuries during the past decade as a result
of an increasing number of assaults and motor vehicle accidents. The maxillofacial region is …