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. 2002 Jun;178(6):1513-6.
doi: 10.2214/ajr.178.6.1781513.

New metallic implant used for permanent contraception in women: evaluation of MR safety

Frank G Shellock  1
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New metallic implant used for permanent contraception in women: evaluation of MR safety

Frank G Shellock. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002 Jun.

Abstract

Objective: This ex vivo investigation evaluated the safety of using MR imaging with a new metallic implant designed to provide permanent birth control.

Conclusion: The findings indicated that it should be safe for patients with this metallic contraceptive implant to undergo MR imaging with systems using static magnetic fields of 1.5 T or less.

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