What should I think about if I have an abdominal MRI scan?
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Healthwise answered:Sometimes your MRI test results may be different than those from CT, ultrasound or X-ray tests because the MRI scan is more specific. An abdominal CT scan or abdominal ultrasound is generally done before an MRI of the abdomen. Another test that may be done before or after an MRI of the abdomen is called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Open MRI machines are now made so that the magnet does not completely surround you. Open MRI is useful for people who are claustrophobic or obese. But these machines are not available everywhere. Also, these machines may not be able to do all the studies needed to check for problems.
Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a special MRI method that studies blood vessels and blood flow.Sometimes your MRI test results may be different than those from CT, ultrasound or X-ray tests because the MRI scan is more specific. An abdominal CT scan or abdominal ultrasound is generally done before an MRI of the abdomen. Another test that may... More
