Atlas of Cross-Sectional and Projective MR Cholangiopancreatography

Magnetic resonance cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP) is a novel non-invasive technique for diagnosis of pancreatic-biliary disease. The purpose of this book is to highlight the advantages, limitations and indications of MRCP. Specific examples have been selected to showcase the utility of this technique in a large variety of clinical conditions. Each example is purposefully used to stress important technical features, to give practical advice, or to discuss the role of MRCP in specific clinical situations. Important features of the book are the high quality of the illustrations, the reduction of the text to relevant and practically useful issues, and the simple and logic organisation of the case material. The book should be of great value for everyone involved in the diagnosis or treatment of pancreato-biliary diseases. TOC:Introduction: Basic Principles of MR Imaging.- MRCP Techniques.- Intrahepatic Bile Ducts.- Extrahepatic Bile Duct.- Gallbladder and Cystic Duct.- Vaterian Sphincter Complex.- Pancreatic Ducts.