Surgery

• Appendicitis
• Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)

Clinical MRI applications according to various service lines are delineated in the links below. These pages detail each application, how to request the study, and provide references.

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MRI is an excellent modality to assess pelvic floor dysfunction.

Pelvic MRI can determine the course of a perianal fistula, defining its relation to the internal sphincter, external sphincter, ischiorectal fossa, and levator ani. Additionally, associated abscesses can be detected and characterized.

MR enterography is valuable for determining extent of inflamed bowel, discriminating between active inflammation and chronic fibrosing disease, detecting fistulae, and detecting strictures. Additionally, MRI can provide excellent delineation of the course of perianal fistulas, including relationships to sphincters and levators.

MRI is valuable in detecting etiologies and complications of pancreatitis. Potential etiologies include biliary stones and congenital anomalies. Complications are acute fluid collections, necrosis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, splenic vein thrombosis, abscess, and pseudocyst.

Pre-therapeutic MRI can be helpful in procedure planning by giving a detailed 3D assessment of the location of a hepatic tumor. The assessment includes delineation of the lesion with respect to hepatic veins, portal veins, as well as depiction of arterial blood supply.