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MRI scan is short for magnetic resonance imaging. MRI scanners involve powerful magnets and radio waves, which cause one to get a detailed image of one’s organs. By getting a detailed image, doctors can identify the patient’s health problems. There are different kinds of MRI scans, such as MRI scans with contrast and without contrast, in addition to open MRI. In contrast to a CT scan, there are no X-rays in the MRI scan procedure.

MRI scanner is beneficial in identifying health problems such as:

• Different types of cancer, for example, lung cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, etc. Also, by performing an MRI scan, doctors can identify the type of cancer and its spread.

• Bone problems. 

• Medical conditions related to soft tissue. 

• Prostate diseases. 

• Spinal injuries, including cervical spine MRI and lumbar spine MRI.

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Memorial Atasehir Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Accredited by JCI
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Acibadem Maslak Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • 90% would recommend
  • ISO 9001:2008 and JCI accreditations
  • Leed Gold Certified
  • 231 patient rooms
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Memorial Antalya Hospital
Antalya, Turkey
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  • Designed with modern medical technology
  • Uses the latest technology
  • Has 132 patient beds
  • Accredited by American College & JCI
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Memorial Sisli Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Popular by international patients
  • 200 bed capacity
  • JCI-Certified
  • Has an advanced medical technology
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Memorial Ankara Hospital
Ankara, Turkey
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  • 42,000 square meters of closed area
  • 94% would recommend
  • Designed as a world-class hospital
  • JCI-Certified
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital
Antalya, Turkey
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  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • Over %95 effective result rate
  • Uses the latest technology
  • Premium facility
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Florence Nightingale Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Accredited by ISO, JCI and the TUV
  • Premium facility
  • Follows the latest treatment trends
  • 700 bed capacity
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Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Has JCI Accreditation
  • High quality hygiene policy
  • 1000+ treatments (operations) last year
  • Follows strict standards to deliver exceptional services
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Ersoy Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • 90% would recommend
  • Founded in 1989
  • Monitored by ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System)
  • Advanced post-op care system
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Neolife Oncology Center
Istanbul, Turkey
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  • High review rate
  • ISO 9001:2000 and JCI Accreditations
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MRI scans can be performed on many patients, including pregnant women, and children. However, it is not suggested to perform an MRI scan for pregnant women with minor health problems. The procedure is also not recommended for patients who have metal devices in their bodies, such as pacemakers and shunts for hydrocephalus. In addition, an MRI scan is not suggested for patients who are having chemotherapy treatment as well.

20 to 45 minutes depending on the type of study being performed​​​​​​.

Outpatient procedure

Generally, there is no need for preparation before the MRI scan. However, depending on the case, doctors might want you to fast for several hours, or in contrast, it might be recommended to drink a lot of water before the MRI scan. Since MRI scanners involve powerful magnets, it is important to pay attention to removing all metal objects in your body, including jewelry.

During the MRI scan procedure, patients lie down. Depending on the purpose of the MRI scan, the body part that undergoes the MRI varies. It might be the patient’s head in the cases of MRI brain scan or neck MRI, or it might be the legs in the cases of abdominal MRI and lumbar spine MRI. It is very important to stay still during the MRI scan procedure since movement might affect the results. In some cases, doctors may offer an MRI with contrast to get a clearer image. Contrast is a chemical substance that enters the patient’s body through injection and then spreads with blood. Though, contrast is not necessitated in all cases of MRI scan procedures.

MRI scan is a non-invasive procedure that does not involve anesthesia. Therefore, there is no recovery period for an MRI scan. 

MRI scan does not involve X-rays or any other type of possibly dangerous radiation. Therefore, there are no risks involved in the procedure. However, as a precaution, it is not recommended for pregnant women to get an MRI scan specifically during the first couple of months of pregnancy. In addition to that, it is also not recommended to have an MRI scan for the patients who have metal implants in their body, such as pacemakers, artificial hearts, etc.

Even though there is wide research, there is no clear data regarding the MRI scan side effects.

When Should I Undergo an MRI Scan? 

If the patient is suffering from different kinds of health problems such as cancer, spinal injuries, bone injuries, or soft tissue problems, doctors may decide on an MRI scan. The most common types of MRI scans are head MRI, abdominal MRI, and spine MRI which involves cervical spine MRI and lumbar spine MRI.

Why do Sometimes Doctors Perform MRIs with Contrast? 

Contrast is a chemical substance that is used in order to make the patient's body parts more visible, causing a more detailed MRI scan. However, the choice of MRI with contrast depends on the kind of MRI. Doctors may perform brain MRI with contrast but decide on MRI without contrast in other cases. 

CT Scan vs. MRI Scan – What Is the Difference? 

CT scan (or CAT scan) involves X-rays, which, although in low doses, may be potentially hurtful to some patients. Since the MRI scan involves radio waves and magnets, there is no risk of radiation. However, in some cases, a CT scanner might provide more detailed imaging than an MRI scanner. Therefore, your doctor would decide on performing whether CT scan or an MRI scan depending on your condition.