Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Fistula-In-Ano

Steve Halligan

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2019.09.006

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Fistula-In-Ano

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2020 Feb;28(1):141-151. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2019.09.006.

Author

Steve Halligan¹

Affiliation

¹ UCL Department of Imaging, UCL Centre for Medical Imaging, Second Floor, Charles Bell House, 43-45 Foley Street, London W1W 7TS, UK. Electronic address: s.halligan@ucl.ac.uk.

PMID: 31753233
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2019.09.006

Abstract

This article explains the pathogenesis of fistula-in-ano and details the different classifications of fistula encountered, describe their features on MR imaging, and explains how imaging influences subsequent surgical treatment and ultimate clinical outcome. Precise preoperative characterization of the anatomic course of the fistula and all associated infection via MR imaging is critical for surgery to be most effective. MR imaging is the preeminent imaging modality used to answer pertinent surgical questions.

Keywords: Anal fistula; Anal gland; Anus; Diseases; Magnetic resonance imaging; Rectal fistula.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anus Diseases / classification
Anus Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Anus Diseases / surgery
Contrast Media
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Rectal Fistula / classification
Rectal Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
Rectal Fistula / surgery

Substances

Contrast Media