[The value of MR cholangiopancreatograghy in diagnosis of obstructive jaundice].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the diagnostic value of MRCP in finding positions and causes of obstructive jaundice.


METHODS
Fourty-two patients with obstructive jaundice received MRCP examination. All patients were finally onfirmed operatively.


RESULTS
The correct diagnostic rate of finding obstructive positions in MRCP was 100% and the correct rate of finding obstructive causes 78.57%. MRCP combined with MRI raised the accuracy of diagnosis of obstructive causes. (90.48%). All pathogenic changes have their own characteristics.


CONCLUSIONS
MRCP in diagnosing obstructive jaundice is quite effective and safe because of its clear pictures without use of contrast medium and no complications.
Xia
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Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Beijing 100730.
Li
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Chen
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Yan
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D049448:Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity