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Assessment of gastrointestinal motor functions by MRI: a comprehensive review
Author(s) -
Marciani L.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
neurogastroenterology and motility
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.489
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1365-2982
pISSN - 1350-1925
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2011.01670.x
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , motor function , medicine , motor system , computer science , neuroscience , radiology , psychology , physical medicine and rehabilitation
Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful technique for evaluating gastrointestinal (GI) motor functions because it provides multi‐planar imaging capability, high imaging speed, good spatial resolution and excellent soft tissue contrast. Moreover, multiple parameters of GI function can be assessed non‐invasively during a single study. Purpose This critical review of the literature discusses the strengths and limitations of MRI for evaluating GI motor functions.