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Hepatobiliary MRI: current concepts and controversies.

James F Glockner¹

¹Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA. glockner.james@mayo.edu

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|March 14, 2007

Summary

Hepatobiliary MRI is effective for liver and biliary system evaluation but has limitations. This review covers optimal protocols, pulse sequences, and future developments in hepatic MRI and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography (MRCP).

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Published on: November 27, 2016

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Radiology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Abdominal MRI is frequently used for evaluating the liver and biliary system.
Hepatobiliary MRI offers noninvasive techniques for clinical questions.
Optimal protocols for hepatic MRI and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography (MRCP) show variation and disagreement.

Purpose of the Study:

To review common pulse sequences in hepatic MRI and MRCP.
To examine controversies in current literature regarding protocols.
To summarize recent and future developments in the field.

Main Methods:

Literature review of hepatic MRI and MRCP protocols.
Discussion of pulse sequences utilized in these imaging techniques.
Analysis of current controversies and emerging trends.

Main Results:

Identified common pulse sequences for hepatic MRI and MRCP.
Highlighted areas of disagreement in optimal protocol selection.
Summarized advancements and future directions in the field.

Conclusions:

Hepatobiliary MRI is a valuable tool with limitations.
Standardization of protocols and understanding of pulse sequences are crucial.
Ongoing research and technological advancements will further refine hepatic MRI and MRCP.