Unexpected magnetic resonance imaging burn injuries from jogging pants

During magnetic resonance imaging, thermal burns are a potential cause of injury. We experienced a rare case of magnetic resonance imaging burn injury caused by jogging pants. The list of materials of the jogging pants did not indicate any metal. However, light, thin metal fibers were used. Changing...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Tokue, MD, Azusa Tokue, MD, Yoshito Tsushima, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-11-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004331930278X
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Summary:During magnetic resonance imaging, thermal burns are a potential cause of injury. We experienced a rare case of magnetic resonance imaging burn injury caused by jogging pants. The list of materials of the jogging pants did not indicate any metal. However, light, thin metal fibers were used. Changing to suitable magnetic resonance imaging-compatible clothing is important before undergoing magnetic resonance imaging. To minimize the risk of magnetic resonance imaging burns, it is necessary to increase staff awareness and communicate and comply with pretreatment safety checks. Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging, Thermal burns, Jogging pants
ISSN:1930-0433