Magnetic resonance imaging of anorectal malformations

Authors

Daniel J. Podberesky, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Alexander J. Towbin, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Mohamed A. Eltomey, University of Tanta
Marc A. Levitt, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-1-2013

Journal

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

Volume

21

Issue

4

DOI

10.1016/j.mric.2013.04.010

Keywords

Anorectal malformation; Children; Cloaca; Cloacal malformation; MR imaging

Abstract

Anorectal malformation (ARM) occurs in approximately 1 in 5000 newborns and is frequently accompanied by anomalies of the genitalia, gynecologic system, urinary tract, spine, and skeletal system. Diagnostic imaging plays a central role in ARM evaluation. Because of the lack of ionizing radiation, excellent intrinsic contrast resolution, multiplanar imaging capabilities, technical advances in hardware, and innovative imaging protocols, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is increasingly important in assessment of ARM patients in utero, postnatally before definitive surgical correction, and in the postoperative period. This article discusses the role of MR imaging in evaluating ARM patients. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

APA Citation

Podberesky, D., Towbin, A., Eltomey, M., & Levitt, M. (2013). Magnetic resonance imaging of anorectal malformations. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, 21 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2013.04.010