Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
| Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography | |
|---|---|
| Intervention | |
 MRCP image showing stones in the distal common bile duct: (a) Gallbladder with stones (b) Stone in bile duct (c) Pancreatic duct (d) Duodenum. |
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| ICD-9-CM | 88.97 |
| MeSH | D049448 |
| OPS-301 code: | 3-843 |
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a medical imaging technique that uses magnetic resonance imaging to visualise the biliary and pancreatic ducts in a non-invasive manner.[1] This procedure can be used to determine if gallstones are lodged in any of the ducts surrounding the gallbladder.
It was introduced in 1991.[2]
Comparison to other techniques [edit]
In the diagnosis of pancreatic disorders, MRCP is a much less invasive investigation when compared to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Although both techniques can image the ductal system in detail, MRCP also allows imaging of the surrounding parenchyma. In a recent study of 269 patients undergoing both ERCP and MRCP, the MRCP compared favourably with the more invasive technique.[3] But, as with other forms of Magnetic Resonance imaging, appearances can sometimes be deceptive.[4]
References [edit]
- ^ Prasad, SR; D. Sahani, S. Saini (2001-11). "Clinical applications of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.". Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 33 (5): 362–6. PMID 11606850.
- ^ Albert L. Baert (13 February 2008). Encyclopedia of Diagnostic Imaging. Springer. pp. 123–. ISBN 978-3-540-35278-5. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Hekimoglu K, Ustundag Y, Dusak A, et al. (August 2008). "MRCP vs. ERCP in the evaluation of biliary pathologies: review of current literature". J Dig Dis 9 (3): 162–9. PMID 18956595.
- ^ Jordan AN, Kodati S, Zeki S (2010). "A deceptive magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatogram?". Grand Rounds 10: 25–7.
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