Frisch A, Walter TC, Grieser C, Geisel D, Hamm B, Denecke T. Performance survey on a new standardized formula for oral signal suppression in MRCP.
Eur J Radiol Open 2017;
5:1-5. [PMID:
29719852 PMCID:
PMC5926272 DOI:
10.1016/j.ejro.2017.12.002]
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Abstract
Recently, a new biological standardized product for MRCP became available.
The product is considered effective as oral signal suppressor in T2-w images.
Obtained MRCP imagery show a good image quality.
Patients’ feedback on taste and palatability is very high.
Background
Orally administered substances, which reduce image contamination by overlying gastrointestinal fluid signals, can be used to enhance the quality of MRCP images. Recently, a new standardized formula consisting of biological substances has become available. The objective of this study is to provide a first assessment of achievable MRCP image quality, taste and palatability of this new dedicated agent.
Methods
In January 2015 to May 2015 practicing radiologists in Germany, Austria and Switzerland were asked to evaluate image quality as well as taste and palatability when using the new agent (LumiVision®; b.e. imaging; Baden-Baden; Germany) in MRCP questionnaire. Both criteria were rated with a 6-point Likert scale ranging from “1” (best) to “6” (worst).
Results
A total 185 of 475 radiologic institutions (39%) submitted feedback on image quality, 187 (39%) on the taste/palatability. Assessments of image quality regarding presence of disturbing gastrointestinal fluid signal resulted in a median of 2. The majority of patients rated the subjective taste as very good (median of 1). No side effects of relevance were recorded.
Conclusion
This large survey shows that the tested product is considered effective by radiologists regarding MRCP image quality. Patients’ feedback on taste and palatability was very positive.
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