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.
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.
Authors: A Ram Doo; Jeongwoo Lee; Gwi Eun Yeo; Keun Hyeong Lee; Ye Sull Kim; Ju Han Mun; Young Jin Han; Ji-Seon Son Journal: Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) Date: 2020-01-31
Authors: Sam Yun; Sekyoung Park; Jung Gu Park; Jin Do Huh; Young Gyung Shin; Jong Hyouk Yun Journal: Korean J Radiol Date: 2018-10-18 Impact factor: 3.500