title: Our Experience with MR Imaging of Perianal Fistulas.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) depicts infectious foci in the perianal region better than any other imaging modality. MRI allows definition of the fistula, associated abscess formation and its secondary extensions. Accurate information is necessary for surgical treatment and to obtain a decrease in the incidence of recurrence and complications. Radiologists should be familiar with anatomical and pathological findings of perianal fistulas and classify them using the MRI - based grading system. The purpose of this article was to provide an overview for evaluation of perianal fistulas, examples of various fistula types and their classification.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ozdil
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Baskan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Selcuk University, Medical Faculty, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Koplay
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Selcuk University, Medical Faculty, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mesut
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sivri
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cengiz
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Erol
keywords: Classification; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Rectal Fistula