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Structured reporting of MRI for perianal fistula

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The purpose of this article is to review MRI technique, relevant anatomy, and MRI classification systems for the assessment of perianal fistulising disease. We present a stepwise approach to the assessment of perianal fistulas on MRI utilizing a systematic reporting format.

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MRI is invaluable for the assessment of perianal fistulas. A systematic report can help communicate the anatomy of complex fistulising disease to assist with optimal management.

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  1. Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2M9, Canada

    Seng Thipphavong, Hamideh Ale Ali & Kartik S. Jhaveri

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University, Victoria General Bldg, 3rd Fl, 1276 S Park St, Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada

    Andreu F. Costa

  3. Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, 4th Floor, 263 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1W7, Canada

    David Chenhan Wang

  4. Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Suite 451, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada

    Mantaj S. Brar

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Thipphavong, S., Costa, A.F., Ali, H.A. et al. Structured reporting of MRI for perianal fistula. Abdom Radiol 44, 1295–1305 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-018-1839-y

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