http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2012/11/Articles/Current-applications-of-MRI-in-emergent-gastrointestinal-diseases/Current-applications-of-MRI-in-emergent-gastrointestinal-diseases.aspx<p>Ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) have traditionally been used to triage patients with abdominal pain in busy emergency departments. However, advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences, protocols, and coil technology have positioned MRI as a viable alternative to CT. In this article, the authors demonstrate the advantages of MRI for abdominal imaging in patients at higher risk for radiation-related cancers and with allergies to iodinated CT contrast agents.</p>Wednesday, 07 Nov 2012 15:32:09 GMT