Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the anal canal

Authors: P Kashyap; N Bates

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 48, Number 4, December 2004 , pp. 443-449(7)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Summary

The anatomy of the anal canal is complex but well demonstrated by MRI. Understanding the anatomy is a prerequisite for determining the true site and the extent of pathology, especially for surgical workup. In this article, the MRI anatomy of the anal canal has been displayed using highlighted MRI images and line diagrams.

Keywords: anal sphincter; anatomy; magnetic resonance imaging

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2004.01344.x

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