High-resolution MR imaging of the anal sphincter in children: a pilot study using endoanal receiver coils.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to obtain high-resolution MR images of the various components of the anal sphincter complex in children who have anorectal disorders. We therefore used dedicated endoanal receiver coils for MR imaging.


CONCLUSIONS
Our pilot study suggested that MR imaging that uses a dedicated endoanal coil may have considerable diagnostic potential in children who have anorectal disorders.
deSouza
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Robert Steiner Magnetic Resonance Unit, Hammarsmith Hospital, London, England.
Gilderdale
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MacIver
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Ward
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D000293:Adolescent; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008536:Meglumine; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis
D003287:Contrast Media; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D008536:Meglumine; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA