Goretex insert in nose. Safe to take MRI screening?

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I had coretex put into nose about 5 yrs ago. I need to take MRI screening next week for my neck nerve issue. But I am not sure if Coretex insert is safe to go under MRI screening or not.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

Yes, having an MRI with a Gortex implant in your nose should be safe. An MRI works off of a magnetic field and since the gortex isn't metal you shouldn't have an issue.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

Having Gortex in your nose should not affect your ability to have an MRI.  Review it with the radiologist ahead of time for the best answer.

Bryan Friedman, DO · Answer

You are ok.   If an MRI of the facial tissue is being conducted let the preserving physician know of the implant so it can be noted

Kristina Tansavatdi, MD · Answer

Yes, you are safe to have an MRI screening with a GoreTex implant. Only magnetic metals are affected by MRI scans due to the magnetic field used in these scanners.

Heather J. Furnas, MD · Answer

Yes, the Gore-Tex implant is safe for MRIs. For more information, click on the link below for an FDA document about Gore-Tex.

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