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Should the bladder be empty for a sacral/coccyx mri?

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Dr. Robert Waskowitz answered

Doesn't need to be: Mri should be able to image appropriately.

Dr Roukhadze agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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A member asked:

Should the bladder be empty for a sacral/coccyx mri?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Waskowitz answered

Dr Roukhadze agreed

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