High-resolution MR imaging of the anal sphincter in children: a pilot study using endoanal receiver coils

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1997 Jul;169(1):201-6. doi: 10.2214/ajr.169.1.9207525.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to obtain high-resolution MR images of the various components of the anal sphincter complex in children who have anorectal disorders. We therefore used dedicated endoanal receiver coils for MR imaging.

Conclusion: Our pilot study suggested that MR imaging that uses a dedicated endoanal coil may have considerable diagnostic potential in children who have anorectal disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anal Canal / abnormalities
  • Anal Canal / pathology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contrast Media
  • Drug Combinations
  • Fecal Incontinence / pathology
  • Female
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Meglumine
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid / analogs & derivatives
  • Pilot Projects
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Drug Combinations
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Meglumine
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA