A member asked:

What are the pros and cons of magnetic resonance imaging?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Best for soft tissu: Pro: you can see soft tissue better, some things , just can't see with ct especially useful in brain, spine, liver, any joint disorder.Uses no ionizing radiation (xrays). Con: cannot have if certain implants, i.e. Pacemaker, defribillitators, aneurysm clips, metal in eye etc. Also prob with claustrophobia, ct better for arteries, veins, except mra of head, for specific conditions.

Answered 4/3/2014

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Cervical conization- what can I expect? Will I be out?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Scheduled for a leep conization tomrrow morning, what to expect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Cervical conization risks while pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Anyone who has has cervical conization done have a fullterm baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer