Quantitative diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging for prediction of early infection in pancreatic collections: Results of a pilot study

Conclusion: DW-MRI is a reliable noninvasive technique to differentiate sterile and infected pancreatic collections. ADC values from the periphery of the collection can predict infected pancreatic collections at an early stage. DW-MRI should not be considered as a substitute for aspiration cytology in patients with septic symptoms and absent diffusion restriction on MRI.

Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 17, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Binit Sureka Balwant Rai Vaibhav Varshney Vijaya L Nag Mahendra K Garg Pawan K Garg Taruna Yadav Pushpinder S Khera Akhil Goel Source Type: research