MRI of the abdominal organs

MRI of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space is a hardware examination of internal organs using a magnetic field with computer processing of images. The study is very informative, allows you to replace several alternative diagnostic methods.

Benefits, types of magnetic tomography

MR-examination of the abdominal cavity organs of OBP visualizes not only the anatomical structures, ducts, blood flow system, but also the cause of the pathology, the primary focus of the process, the stage, and the nature of pathological changes in the tissues.

Benefits:

  • You can render in multiple slices.
  • It is possible to detect neoplasms of 2-3 mm.
  • The study is safe, non-invasive, without radiation exposure.

Types of magnetic resonance imaging:

  1. Native, no contrast.
  2. MRI of the abdomen with contrast.

When choosing a study with contrast enhancement, the doctor must first do an allergy test and instruct the patient about the preparation.

Indications for abdominal MRI

Most pathologies can be asymptomatic.

Magnetic tomography is performed in the following cases:

  • “Acute Belly”.
  • Pain after eating.
  • Bruises on the skin.
  • Weight loss.
  • Yellow sclera, skin.
  • Pain in the hypochondrium, nausea and vomiting.
  • Chronic constipation.
  • Swelling of the legs, ascites.
  • Injuries to the abdomen.

MRI of the OBP can be performed with dynamic monitoring of the results of treatment, the patient's condition. The study is also carried out before the operation to clarify the anatomy of the organ.

Contraindications for abdominal MRI

Magnetic field diagnostics have limitations. These rules must be strictly followed so as not to harm the health of the patient.

MRI of the retroperitoneal space, the abdominal cavity cannot be performed with:

  • The presence of metal implants, braces, dental fixed structures, wires, metal plates, tattoos with ferromagnetic inks, endoprostheses, a pacemaker, an insulin pump.
  • Feeling unwell.
  • First trimester pregnancies.
  • Claustrophobia.
  • Allergies to contrast.
  • Severe renal failure.

Some of the listed states are conditional. They can be stopped before the study, and the diagnosis in this case can be performed.

What does abdominal MRI show

The described organ without pathology should be in the anatomically correct place, without signs of enlargement.

What is included in an abdominal MRI?

Pathologies of each organ have characteristic features that are taken into account in the diagnosis:

  • MRI of the stomach.
  • Liver, hepatobiliary system.
  • Pancreas
  • Spleen.
  • Kidneys, adrenal glands.
  • Blood vessels, lymph nodes.
  • Intestines, rectum.

The doctor describes all the structures of the abdominal cavity, retroperitoneal space in the visibility zone, in which any pathological changes are noticed.

How is MRI performed?

The examination is performed on a special MRI scanner with a retractable couch. The patient is placed on it, instructed.

A special catheter is inserted into a peripheral vein to inject contrast.

For some time (20-40 minutes), the patient should lie still.

Preparing for an abdominal MRI

The patient is usually advised to follow a light diet the day before the procedure, and not to eat or drink for 4-6 hours before the procedure.

How to prepare for an abdominal MRI?

  • Dishes and foods that cause flatulence should be excluded from the menu a day before.
  • Before the diagnosis, you need to remove all metal jewelry, piercings, clothes with metal fasteners, buttons.

Attention! Allergy sufferers may be prescribed special tests for reaction to a contrast agent.

MRI of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space, price in Moscow

In the diagnostic clinic "K+31" you can perform an MRI of the OBP 24/7 by appointment.

Prices of medical services at the "K+31" Center are in the average price range, there are promotions. To get acquainted with the Center, you can read reviews or visit the primary doctor's appointment.

You can sign up by phone +7 (499) 999-31-31 or through the feedback form on the website.

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Specialists

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Sinitsyn
Valentine Evgenyevich

Chief Consultant in Radiation Diagnostics, Radiologist

Doctor of Sciences, PhD, professor

Maso
Michael Lvovich

Mammologist, radiologist, ultrasound diagnostician

PhD

Puzakov
Kirill Borisovich

Leading Consultant in Radiology, Radiologist

Chichkanova
Tatyana Vladimirovna

Oncologist-mammologist, radiologist

Kondratyev
Eugene Valerevich

Leading CT Specialist, MRI

PhD, leading research fellow

Sychenkova
Irina Yuryevna

Leading MRI Specialist

Leading expert MNIOI them. P.A. Herzen

Schulz
Eugene Igorevich

Leading neuroradiologist in MRI and CT diagnostics

PhD

Vasilieva
Yulia Nikolaevna

Radiologist, leading specialist in radiation diagnostics

PhD

Yagizarov
Imran Rasulovich

Head of the department of radiation diagnostics, radiologist