Radiological imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is crucial for the diagnosis of GI diseases. Advances in cross-sectional imaging such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have dramatically changed the concept of GI imaging. The implementation of fast and ultra-fast sequences and dedicated advanced imaging protocols render magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) an excellent tool for gastrointestinal (GI) imaging.
Although many diagnoses have been made by barium swallow techniques, the diagnostic performance of these exams for certain abnormalities has been disappointing. State of the art MRI/magnetic resonance enterography has emerged rapidly as a successful gastrointestinal imaging modality that offers an evaluation of extra-luminal manifestation and extension of disease. Aspects of MRI technique To investigate GI, two different techniques MR enteroclysis…
