Tuesday, February 3, 2015


Q: Is penile implant contraindicated for MRI?


Answer: Not always, but caution is advised.

Penile implant is unlikely to severely injure a patient undergoing an MRI but it can be very uncomfortable for a patient in case of some brands of ferromagnetic penile implants. Radiology should be notified with specific brand of penile implant.





Reference:

Lowe G, et al. A catalog of magnetic resonance imaging compatibility of penile prostheses. J Sex Med. 2012;9:1482-1487

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