Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
369-01-011 ISMRM Abstract

MRI Safety of Iron Oxide–Containing Pigments in Keratopigmentation

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Safety
Secondary: Physics & Engineering - Bioeffects & Magnetic Fields
369-01-011 · RF Coils and Safety · Monday, 11 May, 8:20 AM–9:15 AM · Digital Posters Row J
Keywords: Safety Implant Safety Metallic Implants Rf heating
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Alexander Movshovich1, Rigoberto Vazquez Jr 2, Douglas Ballon3, Jonathan P Dyke3
1Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, United States of America
2Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States of America
3Radiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, United States of America
Presenting Author: Rigoberto Vazquez Jr

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