Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.
Magnetic resonance imaging can now offer a robust and non-invasive diagnostic alternative to the established imaging investigations of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. This article briefly reviews the underlying principles, technique, pitfalls and clinical applications.
Lomas
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University Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
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D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000378:metabolism; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000378:metabolism; D018579:Patient Selection