Main description:

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a novel non-invasive technique for diagnosis of pancreatic-biliary disease. The purpose of this book is to highlight the advantages, limitations and indications of MRCP. Specific examples have been selected to showcase the utility of this technique in a large variety of clinical conditions. Each example is purposefully used to stress important technical features, to give practical advice, or to discuss the role of MRCP in specific clinical situations. Important features of the book are the high quality of the illustrations, the reduction of the text to relevant and practically useful issues, and the simple and logic organisation of the case material. The book should show: the optimal technique in MRCP, the pitfalls and limitations.

Contents:

Introduction: Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- MRCP Technique.- Technique.- Intrahepatic Bile Ducts.- Intrahepatic Bile Ducts.- Extrahepatic Bile Duct.- Extrahepatic Bile Duct.- Gallbladder and Cystic Duct.- Gallbladder and Cystic Duct.- Vaterian Sphincter Complex.- Vaterian Sphincter Complex.- Pancreatic Ducts.- Pancreatic Ducts.