Radiopaedia Helpers

Units

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"slice thickness: ≤3mm ^2-4"

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Strong List Colon Position

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"sagittal images:"

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"axial images (long stack):"

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Colons

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the cervical spine. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints."

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"technique: T2 Dixon / T2 fast spin echo"

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"technique: T1 Dixon, T1 gradient-echo (GRE) in-phase (IP) and out-of-phase (OP)"

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"technique: T1 Dixon, T1 gradient-echo"

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"technique: T1 Dixon, T1 fast spin echo"

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EG List And

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the cervical spine. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints."

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"Some indications might benefit from the application of contrast media such as e.g. inflammatory conditions, spinal tumours and suspected complications of spinal surgery."

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Headings Case

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"1.5 vs 3 tesla"

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Acronyms

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"field of view (FOV): 200-240 (sagittal/coronal) 100-160 (axial)"

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"technique: STIR / T2 Dixon, T2 FS fast spin echo, T2 GRE"

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"technique: 3D PSIR"

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Oxford Comma

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the cervical spine. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints."

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"The majority of MRIs of the cervical spine will be done for the evaluation of degenerative disc disease and do not require any contrast media, the latter is usually administered in the setting of tumours, infection and postoperative imaging such as suspected complications of spinal surgery. Depending on the exact indication the examination can be supplemented by several adjuncts ^1-5."

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