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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Emergencies
Khyati Bidani1, Ramandeep Singh2, Garima Chandra1
1Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America
|August 22, 2022
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable tool for abdominopelvic emergencies, offering superior soft-tissue detail without radiation. This review explores MRI protocols and applications for acute conditions, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in emergency settings.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Computed tomography (CT) is fast but involves radiation exposure.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used in acute care settings.
- Abdominopelvic symptoms, like acute pain, are common in emergency departments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review MRI protocols for abdominopelvic emergencies.
- To discuss the applications of MRI in acute settings.
- To highlight MRI's advantages over CT in specific emergency cases.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of MRI protocols.
- Analysis of MRI applications in abdominopelvic emergencies.
- Comparison of MRI with CT for acute conditions.
Main Results:
- MRI offers excellent soft-tissue resolution without ionizing radiation.
- MRI avoids iodinated contrast media, reducing risks.
- MRI demonstrates high reproducibility and is less operator-dependent.
- MRI protocols are being validated for acute settings.
Conclusions:
- MRI is a safe and effective imaging modality for abdominopelvic emergencies.
- MRI provides superior diagnostic information for conditions like pancreatitis and ovarian torsion.
- The review details specific MRI protocols and their clinical utility in emergency care.
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