Alice Rossi, Andrea Prochowski Iamurri, Danila Diano, Devil Oboldi, Emanuele Sintuzzi, Laghi Maurizio, Alice Andalò, Martina Cavallucci, Fabio Ferroni, Elena Amadori, Domenico Barone, Giuseppe Petralia
INTRODUCTION: Whole body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) is a promising emerging imaging technology for detecting bone and soft tissue pathology, especially in the onco-hematological field. This study aims to evaluate cancer patients' experience of WB-MRI performed on a 3T scanner compared to other diagnostic total body examinations. MATERIAL AND METHOD: In this prospective committee-approved study, patients completed a questionnaire in person (n = 134) after undergoing a WB-MRI scan to collect data on their physical and psychological reactions during the scan, the global satisfaction level, and preference for other types of MRI or computed tomography (CT), or positron emission tomography (PET/CT)...
July 3, 2023: La Radiologia Medica