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MR Utilization for Thoracic Imaging

MR Utilization for Thoracic Imaging INTRODUCTION A Case for the Expanding Role Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD he application of magnetic resonance (MR) for thoracic imaging value of MR in providing diagnostic certainty and impact on clinical T has greatly advanced over the past decade with advances in decision making to referring surgeons was recently reported by software and hardware allowing for more consistent and robust Ackman et al. image quality. As a result of improving image quality, there has Herein, this special edition of Topics in MR imaging, we update been an expansion in the applications of MR imaging of the chest. the current status of thoracic MR and highlight on expanding role of Thoracic MR is now used as both first-line imaging of suspected this technology in patient care. disease and second-line imaging procedure for improved character- ization of known disease for preprocedural planning. Lack of radi- REFERENCES ation exposure and use of noncontrast and contrast-enhanced 1. Ackman JB, Gaissert HA, Lanuti M, et al. Impact of nonvascular thoracic MR protocols with nonrenotoxic agents result in a very favorable safety imaging on the clinical decision making of thoracic surgeons: a 2-year profile for this modality. prospective study. Radiology. 2016;280:464–474. Unique to MR is the ability to perform both physiologic and 2. Moriarty JM, Bandyk DF, Broderick DF, et al. ACR appropriateness criteria anatomic assessment of disease which improves the value of imaging in the diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. J Am Coll Radiol. the technique. Current applications include vascular and soft tissue 2015;12:438–443. assessment. Imaging of the lymphatic system is an expanding use of 3. Majdalany BS, Murrey Jr DA, Kapoor BS, et al. Chylothorax Treatment MR at specialized centers. Current American College of Radiology Planning. American College of Radiology; 2017. guidelines include an appropriate score for the use of MR for chylothorax (6) and thoracic outlet (8), while indeterminate score 4. Vogel-Claussen J, Elshafee ASM, Kirsch J, et al. Dyspnea-Suspected Cardiac (5) for pulmonary arterial imaging on last review. The increasing Origin. American College of Radiology; 2017. From the Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Address correspondence to Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710. (e-mail: Hurwi001@mc.duke.edu). The authors report no conflicts of interest. Copyright  2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1097/RMR.0000000000000131 Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Volume 26, Number 4, August 2017 www.topicsinmri.com 143 Copyright © 2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Wolters Kluwer Health

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INTRODUCTION A Case for the Expanding Role Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD he application of magnetic resonance (MR) for thoracic imaging value of MR in providing diagnostic certainty and impact on clinical T has greatly advanced over the past decade with advances in decision making to referring surgeons was recently reported by software and hardware allowing for more consistent and robust Ackman et al. image quality. As a result of improving image quality, there has Herein, this special edition of Topics in MR imaging, we update been an expansion in the applications of MR imaging of the chest. the current status of thoracic MR and highlight on expanding role of Thoracic MR is now used as both first-line imaging of suspected this technology in patient care. disease and second-line imaging procedure for improved character- ization of known disease for preprocedural planning. Lack of radi- REFERENCES ation exposure and use of noncontrast and contrast-enhanced 1. Ackman JB, Gaissert HA, Lanuti M, et al. Impact of nonvascular thoracic MR protocols with nonrenotoxic agents result in a very favorable safety imaging on the clinical decision making of thoracic surgeons: a 2-year profile for this modality. prospective study. Radiology. 2016;280:464–474. Unique to MR is the ability to perform both physiologic and 2. Moriarty JM, Bandyk DF, Broderick DF, et al. ACR appropriateness criteria anatomic assessment of disease which improves the value of imaging in the diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. J Am Coll Radiol. the technique. Current applications include vascular and soft tissue 2015;12:438–443. assessment. Imaging of the lymphatic system is an expanding use of 3. Majdalany BS, Murrey Jr DA, Kapoor BS, et al. Chylothorax Treatment MR at specialized centers. Current American College of Radiology Planning. American College of Radiology; 2017. guidelines include an appropriate score for the use of MR for chylothorax (6) and thoracic outlet (8), while indeterminate score 4. Vogel-Claussen J, Elshafee ASM, Kirsch J, et al. Dyspnea-Suspected Cardiac (5) for pulmonary arterial imaging on last review. The increasing Origin. American College of Radiology; 2017. From the Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Address correspondence to Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710. (e-mail: Hurwi001@mc.duke.edu). The authors report no conflicts of interest. Copyright  2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1097/RMR.0000000000000131 Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Volume 26, Number 4, August 2017 www.topicsinmri.com 143 Copyright © 2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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