Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine: A Revised Statement
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1994)

Position Papers15 May 1994Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine: A Revised StatementAmerican College of Physicians*American College of Physicians*Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-120-10-199405150-00008 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail The numbers in square brackets correspond to numbered paragraphs in the review article “The Clinical Efficacy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Neuroimaging” (see pages 856-871), which support statements made here.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is now widely accepted as an important diagnostic technology. Use of MRI to image blood vessels (magnetic resonance angiography) is increasing rapidly. From a rigorous review of the extensive published literature on MRI for neuroimaging, the American College of Physicians has updated its 1987 policy statement about MRI of the brain and spine.Technical Advantages and Disadvantages of Magnetic Resonance ImagingThree AdvantagesSoft tissue contrast is ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: *This guideline was authored by Daniel L. Kent, MD, David R. Haynor, MD, W.T. Longstreth, Jr., MD, MPH, and Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, and was developed for the Health and Public Policy Committee by the Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee: Ernest L. Mazzaferri, MD, Chair; John R. Feussner, MD; Edward J. Huth, MD; Gerald R. Kerby, MD; Francis J. Klocke, MD; Col. Michael J. Kussman, MD; Albert G. Mulley, Jr., MD; and George E. Thibault, MD.Members of the Health and Public Policy Committee were: Clifton R. Cleaveland, MD, Chair; Cecil O. Samuelson, Jr., MD, Vice-Chair; Whitney Addington, MD; Robert A. Berenson, MD; Christine K. Cassel, MD; John M. Eisenberg, MD; Nancy E. Gary, MD; David J. Gullen, MD; Ernest L. Mazzaferri, MD; P. Preston Reynolds, MD, PhD; Gerald E. Thomson, MD; Mack V. Traynor, Jr., MD; Quentin D. Young, MD. The guideline was approved by the Board of Regents on 18 July 1993.Corresponding Author: Linda Johnson White, Director, Department of Scientific Policy, American College of Physicians, Independence Mall West, Sixth Street at Race, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1572. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byMAGNETIC RESONANCE NEUROGRAPHY AND DIFFUSION TENSOR IMAGINGPiriformis and Related Entrapment Syndromes: Diagnosis & ManagementEvidence-based neuroradiology: a necessityPiriformis SyndromeSciatica of nondisc origin and piriformis syndrome: diagnosis by magnetic resonance neurography and interventional magnetic resonance imaging with outcome study of resulting treatmentQuality Indicators for Dementia in Vulnerable Community-Dwelling and Hospitalized EldersTiffany W. Chow, MD and Catherine H. MacLean, MD, PhDChildren With Headache Suspected of Having a Brain Tumor: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Diagnostic StrategiesEtiology of Neuroanatomical Correlates of Reading DisabilitySaving Lives, Saving Money: Shepherding the Role of TechnologyImproving Adherence to Dementia Guidelines through Education and Opinion Leaders A Randomized, Controlled TrialDavid R. Gifford, MD, MPH, Robert G. Holloway, MD, MPH, Martin R. Frankel, PhD, Carol L. Albright, MS, Rebecca Meyerson, MD, Robert C. Griggs, MD, and Barbara G. Vickrey, MD, MPHIncreasing the clinical yield of computerized tomography for psychiatric patientsDatabase prescan: A time-efficient alternative to brain MRI autoprescanClinical efficacy of imaging modalities in the diagnosis of low-back pain disordersClinical features and differential diagnosis of pituitary tumours with emphasis on acromegalyDiagnostic imaging: reversing the focus: In replyNeuroimaging looks to the future 15 May 1994Volume 120, Issue 10Page: 872-875KeywordsBrainComputed axial tomographyEpileptic seizuresLesionsMagnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance imagingMultiple sclerosisPatientsSpinal cordSpine ePublished: 15 August 2000 Issue Published: 15 May 1994 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 1994 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...