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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]

Overview

Different MRI modalities may be helpful in the diagnosis of constipation underlying diseases. Four types of MRI which are used for diagnosing constipation are conventional pelvic MRI, dynamic MRI (MR defecography), endoanal MRI, and fluoroscopic MRI. Pelvic MRI mostly reveals the general structure and anatomy of pelvic organs. Findings on MR defecography suggestive of constipation include various types of rectal prolapse (mucosal or full-thickness), disorders of pelvic floor muscles movements, very acute anorectal angle, and Increased perineal descent degree during rectal evacuation. The major findings on endoanal MRI are thinning of sphincter muscles, disruption of sphincter muscles, and changes in the anorectal angle. MRI fluoroscopy is a real time modality that evaluates the pelvic floor and viscera during defecation, valsalva maneuver, and evacuation process.

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Pelvic MRI

Dynamic MRI (MR defecography)

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References

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