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MRI-guided percutaneous nephrostomy: a feasibility study.

Juho Kariniemi¹, Roberto Blanco Sequeiros, Risto Ojala

¹Department of Radiology, Oulu University Hospital, PO Box 50, 90029 Oulu, Finland. juho.kariniemi@oulu.fi

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This study found magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) is feasible and safe for dilated renal systems. Further development is needed for non-dilated kidneys.

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) is a common procedure.
MRI guidance offers potential advantages for interventional procedures.
Open-configuration low-field MRI systems present unique challenges and opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and safety of MRI-guided PCN.
To assess the utility of an open-configuration low-field MRI system for PCN.
To determine the efficacy of MRI-guided PCN in different renal collecting system dilatations.

Main Methods:

Prospective enrollment of eight patients.
Procedures performed using a 0.23-T open C-arm MRI system with optical tracking.
Utilized MRI-compatible drainage kits and the Seldinger technique.
All interventions guided solely by MRI.

Main Results:

Seven out of eight PCN procedures were successful.
Successful catheter placement was achieved in all dilated renal systems.
PCN was unsuccessful in one non-dilated renal system.
Mean procedure time was 26 minutes.
No major complications were reported during or after the procedures.

Conclusions:

MRI-guided PCN is feasible and safe for dilated renal collecting systems.
The technique requires further development for application in non-dilated kidneys.
This approach may offer a viable alternative for specific patient populations.