MRI in female pelvis: an ESUR/ESR survey

Insights into Imaging

the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR)¹  Yulia Lakhman²  Rahel Kubik-Huch³  Rosemarie Forstner⁴  Evis Sala⁵  Sophie Gourgou⁶  Stephanie Nougaret⁷  Lorenzo Derchi⁸ 

[1] ;Body Imaging Service, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center;Department of Radiology, Kantonsspital Baden;Department of Radiology, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, PMU;Department of Radiology;Department of Statistics, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier;IRCM, Montpellier Cancer Research Institute;Universita Degli Studi Di Genova;

关键词: Gynaecology;    Magnetic resonance imaging;    Practice guideline;    Radiologists;    Survey and questionnaires;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13244-021-01152-w

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Objectives While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the gold standard for the imaging of female pelvis, there is an ongoing debate about the most appropriate indications and optimal imaging protocols. The European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) launched a survey to evaluate the current utilization of female pelvic MRI in clinical practice. Methods The ESUR female imaging subgroup developed an online survey that was then approved by the ESR board and circulated among the ESR members. The questions in the survey encompassed training and experience, indications for imaging and MR imaging protocols, reporting styles and preferences. The results of the survey were tabulated, and subgroups were compared using χ 2 test. Results A total of 5900 ESR members with an interest in both MRI and female pelvic imaging were invited to participate; 840 (14.23%) members completed the survey. Approximately 50% of respondents were academic radiologists (50.6%) and nearly 60% women (59.69%). One third of the respondents were subspecialized in Gynecological imaging. Nearly half of the survey participants were aware of the presence of ESUR guidelines for imaging of the female pelvis (47.1%). The adoption of the ESUR recommendations was higher among subspecialized and/or academic and/or senior and/or European radiologists compared to all others. The current ESUR recommendations about female pelvic MRI protocols were generally followed. However wide variations in practice were identified with respect to the use of contrast media. Conclusion Female pelvic MRI protocol was generally following the ESUR recommendations, especially among subspecialized and academic radiologists. However, the fact that they are followed by only half of the participants highlights the need for wider awareness of these recommendations.

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