title: High resolution MRI of anorectal malformation in the newborn: case reports of Currarino syndrome and anocutaneous fistula.
abstract: To show the accuracy of a high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique with a phased array coil in diagnosing anorectal malformation, we present two neonates with Currarino syndrome and anocutaneous fistula, respectively. Anatomy was visualized correctly with this technique, but conventional MRI did not show the complete extent of the disease. The reported high-resolution MRI findings concerning these conditions are scanty.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospital Maastricht, P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: R F A
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Vliegen
authors.forename: R G H
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Beets-Tan
authors.forename: L W E
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: van Heurn
authors.forename: J M A
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: van Engelshoven
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000473:pathology*; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*