[Pneumobilia and MRCP: value of sagittal view]

J Radiol. 2002 Jan;83(1):7-12.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Pneumobilia can lead to artifacts at MRCP obtained from thick coronal and coronal oblique slabs. Axial and sagittal images can both show gas bubbles in bile ducts but sagittal images depict more easily the presence of an air-fluid level.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cholangiography / methods*
  • Gases*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*

Substances

  • Gases