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"In case of contrast enhanced MRC, precontrast T1 (fat suppressed) and 3D T2 weighted images are obtained ¹. 0.5 mL of gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) is injected in the L4-L5 lumbar region using a 24–26-gauge needle ¹. Post-contrast images include early-phase imaging within 6 hours and late-phase imaging ¹."

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Adjectival Hyphens

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"In case of contrast enhanced MRC, precontrast T1 (fat suppressed) and 3D T2 weighted images are obtained ¹. 0.5 mL of gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) is injected in the L4-L5 lumbar region using a 24–26-gauge needle ¹. Post-contrast images include early-phase imaging within 6 hours and late-phase imaging ¹."

Line 33:249 · Only use medical adjectival hyphens where the letters at the end and start of the compound word are the same, e.g. post-transplant. In this case, don't use the hyphen: 'Post-contrast'.

Strong List Colon Position

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"Off-label warning: The use of gadolinium-based contrast agents for intrathecal administration is not approved by regulatory agencies such as the FDA. Read more: intrathecal gadolinium"

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Headings Spacing

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"History and etymology "

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Acronyms

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"3D PSIF - reversed fast imaging with steady state precession (FISP) ^1,4"

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"Off-label warning: The use of gadolinium-based contrast agents for intrathecal administration is not approved by regulatory agencies such as the FDA. Read more: intrathecal gadolinium"

Line 34:173 · 'FDA' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

Spinal Level Format

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"In case of contrast enhanced MRC, precontrast T1 (fat suppressed) and 3D T2 weighted images are obtained ¹. 0.5 mL of gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) is injected in the L4-L5 lumbar region using a 24–26-gauge needle ¹. Post-contrast images include early-phase imaging within 6 hours and late-phase imaging ¹."

Line 33:188 · Consider removing the duplication of spinal level in the second reference 'L4-L5'.

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"Off-label warning: The use of gadolinium-based contrast agents for intrathecal administration is not approved by regulatory agencies such as the FDA. Read more: intrathecal gadolinium"

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Headings Valid

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H1 Terminology
H1 Clinical applications
H2 Indications
H2 Contraindications
H1 Technique
H2 Physical principles
H2 Device structure
H2 Device function
H2 Image acquisition
H2 Image reconstruction
H2 Post-processing
H2 Technical advances
H2 Protocols
H1 Interpretation
H2 Normal values
H2 Limitations
H2 Pitfalls and artifacts
H1 History and etymology
H1 Practical points
H1 Related articles
H1 See also

"Non-contrast cisternography"

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"Contrast cisternography"

Line 32:1 · "Contrast cisternography" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Limitations"

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"History and etymology "

Line 37:1 · "History and etymology " is not a recognised heading for this article type.

MRI Vendor Sequences

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"3D PSIF - reversed fast imaging with steady state precession (FISP) ^1,4"

Line 28:70 · 'FISP' is an MRI-manufacturer-specific sequence, try to avoid using these.

"3D T2 DRIVE sequence- driven equilibrium pulse sequence using TSE (turbo- spin echo) technique ³"

Line 30:14 · 'DRIVE' is an MRI-manufacturer-specific sequence, try to avoid using these.

Lint: mr-cisternography