Thoracic spine MRI examination with contrast agent

Description

THORACIC SPINE MRI EXAMINATION WITH CONTRAST AGENT

MRI examination of the dorsal (thoracic) spine can be used to determine spinal cord lesions, disc disease, bone marrow and intervertebral abnormalities, but it is also suitable for the evaluation of post-operative scars. At Medicover, MRI examination of the dorsal section is most often used in case of suspicion of trauma or degeneration, or to detect processes affecting the spinal cord.

When contrast agent is used for the examination, having a medical referral and a satisfactory kidney function test (creatinine and carbamide) is obligatory. The test results cannot be older than a month. Prior to the examination, it is possible to perform a rapid creatinine test on-site, the blood sample is taken from a fingertip.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAMINATION?

A consultation with an orthopaedic specialist, rheumatologist, or traumatologist is always advised before an MRI examination. It is important to know that due to the powerful magnetic field you are not allowed to bring any metals to the examination room, including implants, piercings or other jewellery in the body. Medical referral is always required for examinations carried out with the injection of contrast agent. Do not eat food for 6 hours prior to the examination.

IN WHICH CASES CAN THE SCREENING NOT BE PERFORMED?

Please note that we cannot perform the examination in the following cases:

• there is metal in your body (prosthetics, implants) which can be magnetized
• you cannot provide a medical referral for the examination
• in case your kidney function is under 45 eGFR, we cannot perform the examination with contrast agents
• you have severe pain, which makes it impossible to lie still for longer periods
• you have claustrophobia, and cannot stay still in closed places
• you are pregnant, or it is possible that you are pregnant
• you are late for the examination, or do not show up for the examination

Please do not buy the service in the above-mentioned cases. In case the examination cannot be performed due to the above-mentioned cases, please consider that we cannot reimburse the purchase.

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

In case of online payment, our system sends a confirmation e-mail to your e-mail address following the arrival of your payment on our account. This e-mail contains the phone number of our Call Center where you can book your appointment for the examination.