Asian Journal of Surgery (Apr 2004)
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography: Applications in Patients with Calculus Disease of the Biliary Tract
Abstract
Magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) is a non-invasive imaging modality that has become widely available. In the short time since its introduction, MRC has been shown to possess excellent accuracy for the diagnosis of various biliary pathologies, including choledocholithiasis. Investigations of the clinical applications of MRC are ongoing. This review summarizes the diagnostic capabilities of MRC and discusses its application in the management of patients with gallstone diseases.