The diagnostic MRCP examination: Overcoming technical challenges to ensure clinical success

G. Mandarano, Jenny Sim

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Abstract

The magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) examination has all but replaced the diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) examination for imaging the biliary tree and pancreatic ducts in many practical aspects of the clinical setting. Despite this increase in popularity, many magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiographers still find aspects of the MRCP examination quite challenging. The aim of this tutorial paper is to provide useful technical advice on how to overcome such perceived challenges and thus produce a successful diagnostic MRCP examination. This paper will be of interest to novice MRI radiographers who are at the beginning of their learning curve in MRCP examination. Other MRI radiographers who are interested in practical tips for protocol variations may also find the paper useful.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere28
Number of pages15
JournalBiomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ERCP
  • Hydrography
  • MRCP
  • MRI
  • Radiographer
  • Sequences

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