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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 3/2021

Open Access 01-03-2021 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Technical Note

Magnetic resonance imaging template to standardize reporting of anal fistulas

Authors: I. Sudoł-Szopińska, G. A. Santoro, M. Kołodziejczak, A. Wiaczek, U. Grossi

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 3/2021

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Abstract

Anal fistula (AF) is a common referral to colorectal surgeons. Management remains challenging and sometimes controversial. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is commonly performed in initial workup for AF. However, reports often lack key information for guiding treatment strategies. It has been shown that with structured radiology reports, there is less missing information. We present a structured MRI template report including 8 key descriptors of anal fistulas, whose effectiveness and acceptability are being assessed in a cross-sectional study (NCT04541238).
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Metadata
Title
Magnetic resonance imaging template to standardize reporting of anal fistulas
Authors
I. Sudoł-Szopińska
G. A. Santoro
M. Kołodziejczak
A. Wiaczek
U. Grossi
Publication date
01-03-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-020-02384-6

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