Effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound Examination in Visualizing Anal Fistulas
Andrey Yanoshevich Ilkanich,
Kazimagomed Zubailovich Zubailov,
Alexey Alexandrovich Kabanov
et al.
Abstract:Chronic paraproctitis is one of the most common proctological diseases with prevalence equal 8 - 23 cases per 100,000 population. Ultrasound examination (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allow studying in detail the fistula topography, presence or absence of purulent leaks and cavities in the perirectal space and fistula relations to the closure apparatus of the rectum. The relevance of choosing an effective option to diagnose rectal fistulas is associated with the potential preoperative determination … Show more
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