Practical Guide to Abdominal and Pelvic MRI is thoroughly illustrated and a practical, problem-oriented "how-to" guide to performing and interpreting abdominal and pelvic MRI studies.

Practical Guide to Abdominal and Pelvic MRI provides the necessary know-how for optimizing image quality and protocols and describes specific techniques, including MR angiography, MR cholangiopancreatography, MR urography, MRI of the gastrointestinal tract, and obstetrical MRI.

Practical Guide to Abdominal and Pelvic MRI describes MRI appearances of 101 abdominal and pelvic abnormalities, presents differential diagnoses, and offers guidance on interpreting preoperative MRI studies.

Additional chapters show normal MRI anatomy, answer frequently asked questions, and demystify MRI acronyms and terminology.

Contents:

1. Imaging the Abdomen and Pelvis
   • 1.1 Basic MRI Principles for the Abdomen and Pelvis
   • Scan Optimization
   • Using MR Contrast Agents in the Abdomen and Pelvis
   • Abdominal and Pelvic Protocol Basics

2. Introduction to Specific Abdominal and Pelvic MRI Techniques
   • Magnetic Resonance Angiography in the Abdomen and Pelvis
   • Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
   • Magnetic Resonance Urography
   • Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract
   • Obstetrical Magnetic Resonance Imaging

3. Interpretation of Abdominal and Pelvic MRI
   • Approach to Interpreting Abdominal and Pelvic MRI examinations
   • MRI Appearance of 101 Abdominal and Pelvic Abnormalities
   • Differential Diagnoses for Abdominal and Pelvic MRI
   • What the Surgeon Needs to Know

4. Additional Useful Information
   • Atlas of Abdominal and Pelvic MRI Anatomy
   • Frequently asked questions
   • Modifying scan parameters
   • MRI acronyms and abbreviations
   • Glossary of MRI Terms

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