Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: non-invasive imaging for the biliary tree and pancreatic duct

Producing images similar to those acquired by the invasive procedures of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is indicated in patients who are unable to undergo ERCP or have had previous...

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 169; no. 5; p. 266
Main Authors Little, A F, Smith, P J, Hennessy, O F, Lee, W K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 07.09.1998
Subjects
Biliary Tract - diagnostic imaging
Biliary Tract - pathology
Cholangiography - methods
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - economics
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Pancreatic Ducts - diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Ducts - pathology
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Summary:Producing images similar to those acquired by the invasive procedures of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is indicated in patients who are unable to undergo ERCP or have had previously unsuccessful ERCP. It is used increasingly in non-invasive evaluation of the pancreaticobiliary tree in cases where the need for intervention during ERCP is expected to be low. MRCP may help in identifying anomalous biliary anatomy or choledocholithiasis before laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and in deciding between percutaneous or endoscopic treatment for patients with obstructive jaundice to decrease the rate of failed ERCP procedures.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1998.tb140253.x