Congress:
ECR24
Poster Number:
C-13292
Type:
EPOS Radiologist (educational)
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2024/C-13292
Authorblock:
J. A. Morbelli, M. C. Álvarez Fernández, M. Á. Luceño Ros, U. Sobrino Castro, M. Coma García, C. Álvarez Fernández; León/ES
Disclosures:
Juan Antonio Morbelli:
Nothing to disclose
María Covandonga Álvarez Fernández:
Nothing to disclose
María Ángeles Luceño Ros:
Nothing to disclose
Uxia Sobrino Castro:
Nothing to disclose
Marta Coma García:
Nothing to disclose
Cesar Álvarez Fernández:
Nothing to disclose
Keywords:
Anatomy, Gastrointestinal tract, Pelvis, CT, MR, Diagnostic procedure, Abscess, Fistula
Perianal fistulas are better assessed via MRI. Knowledge of the regional anatomy is fundamental in providing an accurate description of each fistula.
A proper radiological report must include the origin of the fistula, the anatomy of the fistulous tract, the presence of secondary tracts or abscesses, inflammatory activity and external orifice.
Various classifications exist for perianal fistulas, the most used being the Parks classification and the St. James Hospital classification. Both are equally valid, and good communication with the surgical team that will manage the patients will allow for more efficient reporting.