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Publication AbstractsMR imaging of the central nervous system in diversYanagawa Y, Okada Y, Terai C, Ikeda T, Ishida K, Fukuda H, Hirata F, Fujita KAviat Space Environ Med 1998; 69:892-5 AbstractBackground: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) frequently reveals asymptomatic cerebral infarctions in the general population. Hypothesis: The central nervous system (CNS) of divers is affected by a hyperbaric environment even if they are asymptomatic. Methods: We examined 25 uniformed service divers by MRI and compared them with normal controls. Results: Of 25 divers, 9 had CNS lesions vs. 2 of 25 controls (p = 0.02). There was a significant relationship between the CNS lesions, age, and smoking. Conclusion: The divers had a risk of accumulating CNS lesions. These results suggested that divers should undergo periodic medical evaluations and MRI brain scanning.
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