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MR Imaging-guided Interventions in the Genitourinary Tract: An Evolving Concept
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Institution: |
Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. ffennessy@partners.org |
Publisher: |
Radiol Clin North Am |
Publication Date: |
Jan-2008 |
Volume Number: |
46 |
Issue Number: |
1 |
Pages: |
149-166 |
Citation: |
Radiol Clin North Am. 2008 Jan;46(1):149-66. |
PubMed ID: |
18328885 |
Appears in Collections: |
NCIGT, Prostate Group |
Sponsors: |
U41 RR019703 (RR) funded by United States NCRR |
Generated Citation: |
Fennessy F.M., Tuncali K., Morrison P.R., Tempany C.M. MR Imaging-guided Interventions in the Genitourinary Tract: An Evolving Concept. Radiol Clin North Am. 2008 Jan;46(1):149-66. PMID: 18328885. |
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MR imaging-guided interventions are well established in routine patient care in many parts of the world. There are many approaches, depending on magnet design and clinical need, based on MR imaging providing excellent inherent tissue contrast without ionizing radiation risk for patients. MR imaging-guided minimally invasive therapeutic procedures have advantages over conventional surgical procedures. In the genitourinary tract, MR imaging guidance has a role in tumor detection, localization, and staging and can provide accurate image guidance for minimally invasive procedures. The advent of molecular and metabolic imaging and use of higher strength magnets likely will improve diagnostic accuracy and allow targeted therapy to maximize disease control and minimize side effects.
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