During the Enterography MRI scan, it's essential to remove any jewellery, piercings, removable dentures, hearing aids, and other metallic devices. Non-removable devices made of MRI-compatible materials such as prosthetics can be scanned, but their presence might affect image quality. Patients may need to remove bras with metal braces or clasps at the back. Additionally, ensure that no metal coins, phones, credit cards, or other magnetisable objects are left in pockets.
During the scan, the patient will lie supine on the examination table while holding a „panic button” that can be pressed to signal the radiographer in case of any problems. Ear protection is provided to reduce the loud clicking noises during the scan. During the MRI scan, the patient will receive instructions on how to breathe through the earpiece. It's important to note that an enterography MRI scan requires a fasting period of at least 3-4 hours! The enterography MRI scan always requires the use of an intravenous contrast agent, which takes about 20 minutes. Before the examination, it's important to ensure that the intestines are filled and can be visualized. To do this, it is necessary to drink Laevolac and at least 1 liter of water. Therefore, you should arrive at our institution 1 hour before the appointment so that the radiographer can start preparing for the examination in time.
If you are scheduled for a contrast-enhanced MRI scan and have had a contrast-enhanced CT scan previously, it's important to wait at least 1-2 weeks between the two scans. For breastfeeding individuals scheduled for a contrast-enhanced MRI scan, it's recommended to stop breastfeeding for 48 hours after the contrast agent has been injected.