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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2016

01-05-2016 | Pediatric Body MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging of pancreaticobiliary diseases in children: from technique to practice

Authors: Sudha A. Anupindi, Nancy A. Chauvin, Asef Khwaja, David M. Biko

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2016

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging is useful for evaluating pancreaticobiliary diseases in children after initial sonography, obviating the use of ionizing radiation or invasive procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or transhepatic biliary procedures. Advanced MRI applications have improved depiction of pediatric pancreaticobiliary anatomy and have greatly impacted management of biliary and pancreatic diseases in children. In this article, we review current MRI and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) techniques and discuss their role in the assessment of common pancreatic and biliary disorders in children.
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Metadata
Title
Magnetic resonance imaging of pancreaticobiliary diseases in children: from technique to practice
Authors
Sudha A. Anupindi
Nancy A. Chauvin
Asef Khwaja
David M. Biko
Publication date
01-05-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-016-3608-9

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