title: Review of three magnetic resonance arthrography related infections.
abstract: We report three cases of intra-articular infection which followed injection for magnetic resonance arthrography. In an effort to reduce the risk of arthrogram related infection, representatives from radiology, infectious disease medicine, and microbiology departments convened to analyze the contributing factors. The proposed source was oral contamination from barium swallow studies which preceded the arthrogram injections in the same room. We propose safety measures to reduce incidence of arthrogram related infections.
authors.affiliation: Andrew T Vollman, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
authors.forename: Andrew T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Vollman
authors.forename: Joseph G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Craig
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hulen
authors.forename: Abraham
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Marcus J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Zervos
authors.forename: Marnix
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van Holsbeeck
keywords: Infection; Joint infection; Magnetic resonance arthrogram; Patient safety; Sepsis