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Published on: August 8, 2019
Rapid MRI detection of vertebral numeric variation
Jason J Akbar1, Kenneth L Weiss, Muhammad A Saafir
1Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH 45267-0762, USA.
Objective:
Vertebral column variation is a common, often overlooked finding on traditional spine MRI. Standard localizers do not image the entire neuroaxis, masking variation. The purpose of this study was to use a subminute automated spine survey iterative scan technique (ASSIST) to evaluate 207 patients undergoing thoracic spine MRI.
Conclusion:
We found variation in 7.7%, with 69% of these cases going unreported. To enhance patient care and decrease medicolegal implications, we recommend ASSIST be performed on all thoracic and lumbar examinations, with variations documented.
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