MRI Fistulography

To image the anal canal region and detect the presence of fistulae or abscesses around the anal canal
To know the position and extensions of the fistula/abscess and its relationship with anal sphincter, surrounding muscles and the soft tissue structures

Recent serum creatinine level if the referring doctor requested contrast injection

Patient should fast from 4-6 hours before the examination, if the referring doctor requested contrast injection

A nurse will insert an intravenous catheter (IV line) into a vein in your hand or arm that will be used to inject the contrast material.
You will be positioned on the moveable exam table. Straps and bolsters may be used to help you stay still and maintain your position.
Devices that contain coils capable of sending and receiving magnetic waves placed around or next to the area of the body being scanned (pelvis).
MRI exams generally include multiple runs (sequences), some of which may last several minutes.
If a contrast material is used during the exam, it will be injected into the intravenous line (IV) after an initial series of scans. More images will be taken during or following the injection.
When the exam is complete, you may be asked to wait while the radiologist checks the images in case more are needed.
Your IV line will be removed after the exam is over.
The entire examination usually takes 30 minutes

The exam is done on one of the latest MRI machines from GE, SIEMENS & PHILIPS in Alfa scan branches

We recommend you continue drinking plenty of fluid after the examination, as it helps rapid washout of contrast material out of your body except if you are on fluid balance for renal or cardiac condition, then please review your physician in that matter