Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is now a widely available imaging modality and is increasingly the method of choice for examination of the female pelvic organs. As well as producing images that provide unrivalled differentiation of the pelvic organs, MRI has the added advantage of not exposing the patient to ionising radiation.

However, MRI is not suitable for all subjects. Implanted medical devices may be susceptible to overheating or dislocation by the magnetic field, or cause image distortion. This paper reviews the evidence for the safety of MRI in patients …