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Magnetic resonance imaging as an adjunct to planning an anorectal pull-through.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3612449     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a relatively new diagnostic tool that generates images of sections of the body taken in any plane. We report the use of MRI as a tool to plan surgical procedures in patients with imperforate anus, imaging the pelvis and lumbosacral spine in the sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes. MRI clearly reveals the extent of the pelvic musculature even in patients with severe sacral agenesis. MRI is extremely useful in assessing patients under consideration for reoperation, clearly demonstrating the relationship between the pulled through colon and the "striated muscle complex." A very useful addition is the ability, on the same study, to detect previously unsuspected anomalies such as tethered cord, lipoma of the filum terminale, and renal dysplasia. We conclude that MRI is a very useful examination in selected patients with imperforate anus.
Authors:
K C Pringle; Y Sato; R T Soper
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric surgery     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0022-3468     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr. Surg.     Publication Date:  1987 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-08-28     Completed Date:  1987-08-28     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0052631     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  571-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Anal Canal / abnormalities
Anus, Imperforate / complications,  surgery*
Child
Child, Preschool
Colon / surgery
Female
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / diagnostic use*
Male
Methods
Postoperative Complications
Rectum / abnormalities
Reoperation
Sacrum / abnormalities

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