MR imaging of the small bowel.
Cross-sectional imaging techniques such as CT and MR imaging have advantages over traditional barium fluoroscopic techniques in their ability to visualize superimposed bowel loops better and to improve visualization of extraluminal findings and complications. This article discusses MR imaging of the small bowel with enterography and enteroclysis techniques. It reviews the advantages, limitations, technique, and indications and reviews the results that have been obtained in evaluating different disease processes.
Fidler
Jeff
J
Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. fidler.jeff@mayo.edu
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA