Abstract

Magnetic resonance colonography (MR colonography) is a three-dimensional imaging of the colon. Data postprocessing also allows for virtual colonoscopy, depicting the intraluminal morphology. Acquisition and postprocessing of high-resolution images require a state-of the-art modern MR scanner and a workstation. Regarding patient preparation, a bowel cleansing is necessary. The results of cancer screening have shown MR colonography to be superior to the traditional double-contrast barium enema. In inflammatory bowel disease, MR colonography can be used to assess disease activity, including spreading.

Bidragets oversatte titelMagnetic resonance colonography: a new diagnostic tool
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind167
Udgave nummer45
Sider (fra-til)4279-84
Antal sider6
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 7 nov. 2005

Emneord

  • Colonic Neoplasms/diagnosis
  • Colonography, Computed Tomographic
  • Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods
  • Mass Screening/methods
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

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