Can We Detect Peritoneal Adhesions With MRI and CT Prior to Abdominal Surgery?

This article is part 2 of our review assessing diagnostic modalities. In the first part, we analyzed ultrasonography capabilities to detect abdominal adhesions. The second assesses effectiveness MRI and CT. CT modalities are much less commonly used in detecting adhesions than ultrasonography. has approximately same prognostic as between viscera wall, it additionally detects organs. Yet, significantly more time-consuming highly dependent on radiologist experience. Like ultrasonography, determines extent but not type. Native does visualize adhesions, though its findings artificial pneumoperitoneum superior value those MRI, so this modality should be considered.