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MR cholangiopancreatography.

Ann S Fulcher1, Mary Ann Turner

  • 1Department of Radiology, 401 North 12th Street, Room 3-407B, Post Office Box 980615, Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA. asfulche@hsc.vcu.edu

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is now a valuable noninvasive tool for evaluating the pancreaticobiliary tract. Its advancement has led to its use replacing diagnostic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in some cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) has advanced significantly over the last decade.
  • MRCP is recognized for its feasibility and clinical utility in noninvasive evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the evolution of MRCP and its impact on diagnostic procedures.
  • To discuss the comprehensive abdominal evaluation possible with combined MRCP, abdominal MR, and MRA.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the evolution and clinical application of MRCP.
  • Comparison of MRCP with Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Main Results:

  • MRCP has become a feasible and clinically useful noninvasive method for pancreaticobiliary tract evaluation.

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  • At some institutions, MRCP has replaced diagnostic ERCP, reserving ERCP for therapeutic interventions.

    • Conclusions:

    • MRCP is an established noninvasive technique for evaluating the pancreaticobiliary system.
    • Combined MRCP with abdominal MR and MRA offers a comprehensive abdominal examination, including solid organs, vessels, and ductal systems.