MRI of the abdominal cavity

Magnetic resonance therapy today is one of the most informative methods of radiation diagnostics of the body, which is not only safe for the patient, but also has the best spatial resolution and tissue contrast in comparison with similar technologies. This method is considered safe because it does not use the outdated principle of radiopaque research, but applies magnetic resonance of the nuclei of hydrogen ions.

The results of the investigation primarily depend on the voltage that was used, so the most detailed and qualitative images can be obtained if a high voltage with a high spatial resolution was applied.

MRI gives an excellent result in the following organs and tissues - the brain, small pelvis, spine, breast, heart and blood vessels. In addition, MRI of the abdominal cavity is also very popular.

MRI of the abdominal cavity

First of all, it must be said that the MRI of the abdominal cavity is always performed exclusively after ultrasound, this is due to the fact that ultrasound is a much cheaper and more common method of medical research that will help you to know exactly whether there is a need for MRI or not. By the way, ultrasound pictures, in the event that the examination was conducted elsewhere, the patient is best to take with them - thanks to them, the laboratory doctor will examine your body "as if on a map", that is, it will know exactly what it should be turned to Attention, this will significantly increase the effectiveness.

Also, the patient should choose the correct hospital or research center where the examination is going to be held, because the MRI of the abdominal cavity organs should be performed on high-field scanners.

MRI of the abdominal cavity - preparation for the study

The main limitation facing the patient, which should soon be examined, is an absolute restriction in food at least 6 hours before the start of the study, as well as a restriction in water, 2 hours before the start. In addition, at the discretion of the doctor, the intestines need to be cleaned with medications, and to limit his peristalsis, which adversely affects the course of the study, for which you can take a couple of tablets "Espomizana."

Women during the study are not recommended to use makeup, because some of its types have iron, which, of course, will create negative interference.

Each patient should understand that an MRI examination can be performed only if the patient can stay for a long time (up to an hour) in a confined space. When performing a survey of the abdominal cavity quite often the patient will have to hold his breath for 15-20 seconds. If you have problems with this item, it is worthwhile to work out at home, or to stipulate it with a doctor.

MRI of the abdominal cavity is performed to detect diseases of the following organs:

• Liver;
• Kidney;
• Stomach;
• Adrenal glands;
• gallbladder;
• Pancreas, etc.

With the help of MRI it is possible to recognize a malignant neoplasm without using surgical methods and without taking biopsy samples for analysis. But, unfortunately, MRI is absolutely ineffective for the detection of urolithiasis, because it is almost impossible to see the kidney stones on MRI images.

Indications for the onset of MRI of the abdominal cavity:

• Hepatomegaly of unclear etiology;
• Clinical symptoms of mechanical jaundice ;
• Ischemic lesions and inflammatory processes of the abdominal cavity organs, parenchymal nature;
• Hepatocerebral dystrophy;
• Tumor lesions of the liver and bile ducts, as well as suspicions of the possibility of their occurrence;
• Suspicions of cirrhosis of the liver, fatty dystrophy, abscesses or cysts;
• Clarification of the degree of development of the tumor process;
• Any injuries;
• Congenital anomalies;
• Differentiation of the diagnosis;
• The presence of concrements inside the bile ducts.