Contrast- vs. non-contrast enhanced MR data sets for characterization of perianal fistulas.
Kamonwon CattapanThitinan ChulroekHamed KordbachehDearada WangcharoenrungMukesh G HarisinghaniPublished in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2020)
Although contrast-enhanced MR studies can improve a radiologist's confidence, non-contrast MR studies had similar diagnostic efficacy in identifying perianal fistulas and their complications. Therefore, a non-contrast study may suffice in selected patients such as those with renal impairment.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- diffusion weighted
- magnetic resonance imaging
- magnetic resonance
- computed tomography
- diffusion weighted imaging
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- case control
- prognostic factors
- dual energy
- electronic health record
- patient reported outcomes
- big data
- data analysis