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Is An MRI Recommended For Localization Of Seed Implantation?
Question: When is an MRI recommended prior to seed implantation for Prostate Cancer??
Is an MRI recommended for localization of seed implantation?
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Is an MRI recommended for localization of seed implantation?
Thank you and Happy New Year
Brief Answer:
No MRI guidance is usually not used
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
MRI is done as a part of disease evaluation and staging but not for seed implantation or localisation. It is done under ultrasound guidance.
Subsequently xray image is taken for planning the radiation.
Hope this helps.
Regards and happy new year
No MRI guidance is usually not used
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
MRI is done as a part of disease evaluation and staging but not for seed implantation or localisation. It is done under ultrasound guidance.
Subsequently xray image is taken for planning the radiation.
Hope this helps.
Regards and happy new year
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