Question 1

open mri hitachi oasis 1.2 t . does it produce good clear images vs closed mri?

Accepted Answer

: Having had both, the results have been very similar.  Most likely, Open was used possibly because facility only has Open, or operator fell that you would be more comfortable.  Don’t have as much of a claustrophobic feeling with Open.

Question 2

would an open mri / mra be able to show if i had an aneurysm like a closed mri /mra would?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The quality is almost the same.

Question 3

dear radiology doctors. for shoulder mri, is it ok for you if images were taken using new open mri hitachi oasis 1.2 tesla. how good the images vs closed mri with 3.0 tesla? what do you prefer? thanks in advance for any feedback ?

Accepted Answer

: Open MRIs are well tolerated by many folks who suffer from claustrophobia, but the images have a somewhat less precise resolution.  Yet, most significant lesions will be uncovered, especially in joint procedures.  If necessary, an arthrogram with closed equipment, under sedation, could be done subsequently.  Ask your doctor.

Question 4

do i still need to wear earplugs in an open mri?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Recently my son had an open MRI and both of us needed to have the ear plugs, the machine is so loud it was painful to get through the 30 minutes of machine time. Just bring the ear plugs with you it can't hurt and can possibly help.

Question 5

hello i'm just wondering if someone would have a few minutes to go over some mri results i got today after the office closed?

Accepted Answer

: It may have helped had you provided the results, however, please keep in mind that all imaging studies need to be interpreted in the clinical context and you should consult the doctor who ordered the tests.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

is an open mri suitable for finding brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Should be good: Open scanners have increased in popularity, they produce inferior scan quality because they operate at lower magnetic fields than closed scanners. However, newer 1.5 tesla open systems have become available, providing much better image quality than previous lower field strength open models.

Question 7

i was wondering about the possibility to have ms. mri (0.3t, open) showed atleast 2 deep white matter lesions approx. 4 mm.

Accepted Answer

Need to see MRI: For MS dx need at least 2 lesions in different locations (brain,or spine,or optic nerve) of different chronicity (ex:1 contrast enhancing new lesion and another as an old non-enhancing lesion). There are white matter lesions of unclear clinical significance (ex:UBOs - unidentified bright objects in pts with migraines). MS mimics need to be ruled out like sacroid, lyme, collagen-vascular dz's,AIDS.

Question 8

our baby has a sac/dimple in lower back. sonagram/mri showed it's closed and spine isn't connected. but there's a small fatty pad.  what are risks?

Accepted Answer

No: Increased risks since there is no connection to the spine.

Question 9

i freaked out when i was getting an mri on my brain and had to leave b/c i was claustrophobic. will an open mri be much better?

Accepted Answer

Better: An open MRI will be less enclosed and generally better tolerated.  You can also discuss trying an anti-anxiety medication with your physician.

Question 10

fibroid age 50 never bled menopz +- 51 bioidenticals used thru age +-53 slowly grew frm 6cm age 50to 9.5 cm age58, 10 age59. still no bleeds. mri rpt saying roughly the same sizehyalinizing. want supracerv min invasiv,not open total. is it sarcoma?

Accepted Answer

: If true menopause occurred at a time b/t ages 51 and 59 (with a FSH level over 10), growing fibroid tumors, although rarely, can become sarcomas.  Surgery is indicated to obtain diagnosis.

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Open mri hitachi oasis 1.2 t . does it produce good clear images vs closed mri?

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Would an open mri / mra be able to show if i had an aneurysm like a closed mri /mra would?

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Dear radiology doctors. for shoulder mri, is it ok for you if images were taken using new open mri hitachi oasis 1.2 tesla. how good the images vs closed mri with 3.0 tesla? what do you prefer? thanks in advance for any feedback ?

A member asked:

Do i still need to wear earplugs in an open mri?

A member asked:

Hello i'm just wondering if someone would have a few minutes to go over some mri results i got today after the office closed?

A member asked:

Is an open mri suitable for finding brain tumors?

A member asked:

I was wondering about the possibility to have ms. mri (0.3t, open) showed atleast 2 deep white matter lesions approx. 4 mm.

A member asked:

Our baby has a sac/dimple in lower back. sonagram/mri showed it's closed and spine isn't connected. but there's a small fatty pad. what are risks?

A member asked:

I freaked out when i was getting an mri on my brain and had to leave b/c i was claustrophobic. will an open mri be much better?

A member asked:

Fibroid age 50 never bled menopz +- 51 bioidenticals used thru age +-53 slowly grew frm 6cm age 50to 9.5 cm age58, 10 age59. still no bleeds. mri rpt saying roughly the same sizehyalinizing. want supracerv min invasiv,not open total. is it sarcoma?

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