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MRI for assessment of anal fistula

Authors: Michael R. Torkzad, Urban Karlbom

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

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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Title: MRI for assessment of anal fistula
Authors: Michael R. Torkzad
Urban Karlbom
Publication date: 01-05-2010
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 2/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0022-y

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