MRI for assessment of anal fistula

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best imaging modality for preoperative assessment of patients with anal fistula. MRI helps to accurately demonstrate disease extension and predict prognosis. This in turn helps make therapy decisions and monitor therapy. The pertinent anatomy, fistula classifi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Torkzad, Michael R., Karlbom, Urban
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer-Verlag 2010
Materias:
Pictorial Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3259332/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22347906
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0022-y
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Sumario:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best imaging modality for preoperative assessment of patients with anal fistula. MRI helps to accurately demonstrate disease extension and predict prognosis. This in turn helps make therapy decisions and monitor therapy. The pertinent anatomy, fistula classification and MRI findings will be discussed.

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