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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2013; 19(42): 7241-7246
Published online Nov 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7241
Published online Nov 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7241
Morphological and functional evaluation of chronic pancreatitis with magnetic resonance imaging
Tine Maria Hansen, Jens Brøndum Frøkjær, Mech-Sense, Department of Radiology, Aalborg University Hospital, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
Matias Nilsson, Mikkel Gram, Mech-Sense, Department of Gastroenterology, Aalborg University Hospital, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
Author contributions: Hansen TM, Nilsson M, Gram M and Frøkjær JB contributed equally to this review.
Supported by The Danish Council for Strategic Research
Correspondence to: Jens Brøndum Frøkjær, MD, PhD, Mech-Sense, Department of Radiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark. jf@mech-sense.com
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Received: June 12, 2013
Revised: July 13, 2013
Accepted: August 5, 2013
Published online: November 14, 2013
Processing time: 158 Days and 15.3 Hours
Revised: July 13, 2013
Accepted: August 5, 2013
Published online: November 14, 2013
Processing time: 158 Days and 15.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques for assessment of morphology and function of the pancreas are often used in diagnosing and follow-up of chronic pancreatitis patients. The purpose of the present review is to provide an update on standard and advanced MRI techniques of the pancreas in chronic pancreatitis. In addition to standard MRI techniques, advanced MRI techniques including magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), secretin-stimulated MRCP and diffusion weighted imaging can also provide important microstructural and functional information.