학술논문

Magnetic resonance imaging template to standardize reporting of anal fistulas.
Document Type
Article
Source
Techniques in Coloproctology. Mar2021, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p333-337. 5p.
Subject
*ANAL fistula
*MAGNETIC resonance imaging
Language
ISSN
1123-6337
Abstract
Anal fistula (AF) is a common referral to colorectal surgeons. Management remains challenging and sometimes controversial. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is commonly performed in initial workup for AF. However, reports often lack key information for guiding treatment strategies. It has been shown that with structured radiology reports, there is less missing information. We present a structured MRI template report including 8 key descriptors of anal fistulas, whose effectiveness and acceptability are being assessed in a cross-sectional study (NCT04541238). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]