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Indications for body MRI Part II: retroperitoneum, intestines and pelvis

F Vandenbroucke1, M Dujardin, B Ilsen

  • 1Department of Radiology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium. frederik.vandenbroucke@az.vub.ac.be

European Journal of Radiology
|December 22, 2007
PubMed

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This review covers whole body MRI and MRI of the abdomen and pelvis, detailing current clinical applications and efficacy. It assesses MRI

Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone of modern diagnostics.
  • Advances necessitate updated guidance on its application in specific anatomical regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current knowledge on whole body MRI, retroperitoneum, intestines, and pelvis MRI.
  • To offer recommendations based on literature and clinical practice, prioritizing efficacy.
  • To evaluate MRI's role relative to competing imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current scientific publications.
  • Analysis of clinical applications in daily practice.
  • Assessment of MRI's contribution and complementary role compared to other techniques.

Main Results:

  • Established efficacy of whole body MRI, retroperitoneum, intestines, and pelvis MRI in routine clinical settings.
  • MRI demonstrates a valuable complementary role to competing modalities in specific applications.
  • Perfusion imaging and specialized contrast agents for pelvic MRI remain areas of research.

Conclusions:

  • Current literature supports the efficacy of whole body, retroperitoneum, intestines, and pelvis MRI.
  • MRI offers significant diagnostic value, often complementing other imaging methods.
  • Further research is needed for advanced functional and contrast-enhanced techniques in pelvic MRI.

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