Shortened total spine MRI protocol in the detection of spinal cord compression and pathology for emergent settings: a noninferiority study.

Yu-Ming ChangSeyed Amir EbrahimzadehHarry GriffinRafeeque A Bhadelia

Published in: Emergency radiology (2021)

An abbreviated TS-MRI protocol of IRsag + T2ax is noninferior to the standard non-contrast protocol, potentially allowing for faster emergent imaging diagnosis and triage.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
spinal cord
randomized controlled trial
magnetic resonance imaging
emergency department
magnetic resonance
diffusion weighted imaging
spinal cord injury
computed tomography
neuropathic pain
mass spectrometry
photodynamic therapy
fluorescence imaging