Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

EVALUATION OF PERIANAL FISTULAS USING 3.0 TESLA MRI

Dr. Adarsh K. M. , Dr. Hassan Mammathrayillath Ali

Abstract :

 

Background: Our aim was to characterise perianal fistulas in detail using 3.0 Tesla MR imaging. Material and methodology: Descriptive study was undertaken for patients who were referred for MRI perianal Fistulogram, over a period of six months. MRI was performed using a 3.0 Tesla MRI and characterisation of fistula, external openings, sphincteric extension, and associated complications were observed. Results: Among 64 cases, 81% were male and 75% were 20 to 39 yrs of age. Intersphincteric fistulas were seen in 53% of the cases, while extrasphincteric and transsphincteric tracks were seen in 17.2% and 14% respectively. Most cases showed multiple tracks in the form of side–anches, forming 40% of the cases (n=26), while only 36% had a single fistulous track. Conclusion: 3.0 Tesla MR imaging is emerging as an imaging tech­nique with superior and accurate preoperative evaluation of perianal fistulas.

Article: Download PDF    DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.36106/paripex  

Cite This Article:

Dr. Adarsh K. M., Dr. Hassan Mammathrayillath Ali, EVALUATION OF PERIANAL FISTULAS USING 3.0 TESLA MRI, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-1 | January-2018

Number of Downloads : 433

References :