

MRI contrast is typically not needed for these exams but may be required in some cases (Please see the general MRI section for additional details).Notes: Source: Paraphrased from the Medicare Carrier Manual, Section 2070.5. As with any MRI exam, patients will need to hold very still, they will go into the MRI scanner lying on their back, feet first. The initial diagnosis is made clinically, but many surgeons rely on MRI to distinguish between simple and complex prolapse syndromes prior to surgery.Ī Pelvic MRI typically takes 30 -35 minutes. MRI can help in the diagnosis of complex prolapse syndromes. A variety of prolapse syndromes, including uterine or bladder prolapse, as well as vaginal and rectal prolapse.Defining these anomalies has important implications in the treatment of certain kinds of female infertility. Congenital abnormalities of the female reproductive system.PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), Tubo-ovarian abscess or hydro salpinx.MRI is quite sensitive in detecting and characterizing a broad range of benign or malignant tumors of the female pelvis.


(Please see general MRI section for additional details) If you have any questions please feel free to call and speak with one of our technologists about what you can expect. The technologist will go over your exam in detail before the exam begins. Each exam produces hundreds of images of each breast for analysis. Breast MRI is a non-invasive procedure that doctors can use to see the inside of the breast without having to do surgery. You will be on your stomach carefully positioned on a special MRI coil for breast imaging. Here at Clearview MRI, we want to help our patients by providing the highest quality women’s imaging in the most compassionate and comfortable environment possible.Ī Breast MRI takes approximately 30-35 minutes to perform and requires that the patient receive an injection of a special contrast agent called gadolinium. It is very important that the patient be able to lie still during this test. While women are so great about laughing at all that life throws their way, these are often serious matters. They understand the pains of childbirth, the ups and downs of menopause, and they tell jokes about their mammogram experiences. Women everywhere have an instant bond when it comes to healthcare.
