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Preoperative scan, intraoperative scan, and delayed postoperative scans from magnetic resonance imaging scanner.
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MRI showed typical findings of pituitary macroadenoma [Figure 1]. T2, and diffusion-weighted imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient sequences [Figure 1-Intra-operative MRI]. This process added 30 min to the overall duration of the surgery. The pMRI images obtained confirmed that the intended resection goal had been achieved. The whole procedure concluded very smoothly and without any complications. Postoperatively (after 24-48 h), ultra-low-field pMRI exam was performed alongside conventional MRI for comparison [Figure 1-Post-operative MRI]. pMRI performed on the 1st postoperative day showed comparable results.
The portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system in use in a standard operating room. Note that the operating room setup is not MRI compatible.
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All the OR Equipments, such as IV pumps, ventilators, and other MRI-incompatible devices were placed outside this 5 Gauss (0.5 mT) line [Figure 2].