Imaging of Anal Fistulas: Comparison of Computed Tomographic Fistulography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
| Autor: | Cuiyan Wang, Yinglin Du, Changhu Liang, Yongchao Lu, Wanli Jiang, Bin Zhao |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Fistula Anal Canal Computed tomography Perianal fistula Computed tomographic Young Adult medicine Humans Rectal Fistula Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging In patient medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Soft tissue Magnetic resonance imaging Middle Aged medicine.disease Mr imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fistulography Gastrointestinal Imaging Pictorial Essay Female Radiology business Tomography X-Ray Computed CT MR imaging |
| Zdroj: | Korean Journal of Radiology |
| ISSN: | 2005-8330 1229-6929 |
| Popis: | The primary importance of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in evaluating anal fistulas lies in its ability to demonstrate hidden areas of sepsis and secondary extensions in patients with fistula in ano. MR imaging is relatively expensive, so there are many healthcare systems worldwide where access to MR imaging remains restricted. Until recently, computed tomography (CT) has played a limited role in imaging fistula in ano, largely owing to its poor resolution of soft tissue. In this article, the different imaging features of the CT and MRI are compared to demonstrate the relative accuracy of CT fistulography for the preoperative assessment of fistula in ano. CT fistulography and MR imaging have their own advantages for preoperative evaluation of perianal fistula, and can be applied to complement one another when necessary. |
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