Takman E. Mack MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jessica M. Miller MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert Murray Marks MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

By acquiring real-time images from dynamic volumetric cine loops status post glucagon administration, evaluation of the bowel with MR Enterography is quickly becoming an invaluable tool for evaluation of various conditions (particularly for Inflammatory Bowel Disease management). Although this exam is typically performed at 1.5 T, we have experienced superior spatial/temporal resolution and SNR at 3.0 T MRI. 1. Review normal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) anatomy and appearance of the abdominal contents at 3.0 T during MR Enterography. 2. Illustrate MRI findings in various gastrointestinal pathologic conditions. 3. Discuss the subtle nuances and techniques needed to optimize MR Enterography at 3.0 T.

1. Anatomic diagrams and review of abdominal anatomy, with pictorial review of small and large bowel motility during MR Enterography. 2. Imaging presentation of gastrointestinal pathologic conditions (imaging of routine and complicated Inflammatory Bowel Disease, potential mimickers, and a few other unusual conditions that can be encountered). 3. Discussion of 3.0 Tesla MRI Enterography techniques used at our institution that maximize our equipment as well as potential pitfalls. Use of negative oral contrast, glucagon, diffusion weighted imaging, and dynamic cine loops allows imaging the bowel to best advantage.

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Mack, T, Miller, J, Marks, R, The Slowest Bowel Movement You've Ever Had—Bowel Motility and Our Experience with High Field Strength (3.0T) Dynamic MR Enterography.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016671.html