MR imaging of the large bowel

Thomas C Lauenstein; Christiane A Kuehle; Waleed Ajaj

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2005.03.002

MR imaging of the large bowel

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2005 May;13(2):349-58, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2005.03.002.

Authors

Thomas C Lauenstein¹, Christiane A Kuehle, Waleed Ajaj

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany. thomas.lauenstein@uni-essen.de

PMID: 15935316
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2005.03.002

Abstract

MR colonography (MRC) is an accurate diagnostic tool for the detection of colorectal masses and inflammatory diseases. This article describes the underlying techniques of MRC that concern data acquisition and image interpretation. Indications for MRC are discussed, and technical developments are explained.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Colonic Diseases / diagnosis*
Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis
Colonography, Computed Tomographic
Contrast Media
Enema
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*

Substances

Contrast Media