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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2021; 27(33): 5460-5473
Published online Sep 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i33.5460
Published online Sep 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i33.5460
Table 1 Guidelines for postoperative magnetic resonance imaging in management of anal fistulas
| Guidelines for postoperative MRI in management of anal fistulas |
| (1) Challenges in interpreting the MRI in postoperative period |
| (2) Timing of postoperative MRI |
| (3) Utility of MRI in postoperative period for anal fistula management: Checking for missed tract and confirm adequate drainage of all abscesses; Checking for new abscess/tract development; Confirming healing of internal opening |
| (4) Active involvement and experience of clinician in interpreting MRI scans |
| (5) Other advancements |
- Citation: Garg P, Kaur B, Yagnik VD, Dawka S, Menon GR. Guidelines on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging in patients operated for cryptoglandular anal fistula: Experience from 2404 scans. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(33): 5460-5473
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i33.5460