Abstract
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to introduce a technique for transrectal drainage of deep pelvic abscesses performed under interactive MRI guidance. CONCLUSION. A new method for triorthogonal image plane MRI guidance was developed and used to interactively monitor the puncture needle on continuously updated sets of adjustable three-plane images. The merits and limitations of the technique are highlighted and the patient population that is likely to benefit from this approach is suggested.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1182-1185 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
Volume | 191 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- Interventional MRI
- MRI-guided pelvic abscess drainage