Table 1 Reasons for non-participation
Reason non-participation | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
Unable to lie in prone position | 1 (1.5%) |
Metal implants | 6 (9.0%) |
Severe obesity | 1 (1.5%) |
Claustrophobia | 16 (24.0%) |
Geographical distance from teaching hospital to MRI too long | 18 (27.0%) |
Clinical indication for MRI of the breast | 1 (1.5%) |
Personal reasons | 23 (35.0%) |
Total | 66 |