MR Imaging of The Colon: “Technique, Indications, Results And Limitations”

Journal Title, Volume, Page:

European Journal of Radiology 61 (2007) 415–423

Year of Publication:

2007

Link:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.07.025

Authors:

Waleed Ajaj

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany

Current Affiliation:

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

[email protected]

Mathias Goyen

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany

Preferred Abstract (Original):

In the last few years virtual colonography using MR imaging has shown a proceeding development regarding detection and quantification of colorectal pathologies. Dark-lumen MR colonography (MRC) has been a leading tool for the diagnosis of the entire colon and their pathologies. This review article describes some of the underlying techniques of MRC concerning data acquisition, the need for intravenously applied paramagnetic contrast agent, as well as indications, results and limitations of MRC for the detection of colorectal pathologies. In addition, new techniques to improve patient acceptance are discussed.

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MR Imaging of The Colon: “Technique, Indications, Results And Limitations”