MRI of the Abdomen with CT Correlation

This volume aims to show the superiority of magnetic resonance imaging over computed tomography in diagnosing the full range of abdominal diseases. It provides instructions for performing abdominal MRI examinations, explains how to interpret the results and correlates MRI findings with CT findings.

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This volume offers guidance on the use of MRI in evaluating abdominal diseases. It provides detailed instructions for performing abdominal MRI examinations, explains how to interpret the results and correlates MRI findings with CT findings. The opening chapters review MR physics, sequences tailored for abdominal MRI, and procedures for conducting examinations. The remaining chapters focus on MRI studies of each organ and anatomic site in the abdomen. The latter include specific MRI examination techniques, normal MRI and CT anatomy, plus MRI and CT findings for various diseases. Nearly 500 MRI and CT scans complement the text.