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The use of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in children. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2007 Jun;9(3):225-9

Date

05/22/2007

Pubmed ID

17511921

DOI

10.1007/s11894-007-0023-2

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-34249909781 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   39 Citations

Abstract

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a noninvasive method to evaluate a wide variety of pancreatobiliary disorders. These disorders include choledochal cyst, cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, biliary atresia, Caroli's disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, disorders of the pancreatobiliary junction, pancreas divisum, and pancreatic duct abnormalities related to chronic pancreatitis. The use of MRCP in children is increasing as experience with MRCP grows, and its technological accuracy rivals that of endoscopic evaluation. We review the current state of MRCP use in children.

Author List

Tipnis NA, Werlin SL

Author

Steven L. Werlin MD Emeritus Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Bile Duct Diseases
Child
Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance
Humans
Pancreatic Diseases
Pancreatic Ducts
Sensitivity and Specificity