| Literature DB >> 30690662 |
Alberto Bellelli1, Enzo Silvestri2, Antonio Barile3, Domenico Albano4, Alberto Aliprandi5, Roberto Caudana6, Vito Chianca7, Francesco Di Pietto8, Carlo Faletti9, Eugenio Genovese10, Andrea Giovagnoni11, Carlo Masciocchi3, Carmelo Messina7,12, Luca Maria Sconfienza7,12, Vincenzo Spina13, Marcello Zappia14.
Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a pivotal radiological examination in clinical practice, being widely applied for musculoskeletal examinations. In this setting, strict adherence to standardized protocol is crucial to increase diagnostic performance and minimize variability among different diagnostic centres and readers. The aim of this paper is to provide standardized technical recommendations for musculoskeletal MRI scans proposed by the Italian College of Musculoskeletal Radiology. These recommendations are designed to give a uniform application of MRI protocols over the national territory, to increase reproducibility and improve diagnostic performance.Entities:
Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging; Musculoskeletal; Position paper; Protocol
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30690662 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-019-00992-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiol Med ISSN: 0033-8362 Impact factor: 3.469