Abdominal MRI
Alternate Names : Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Abdomen, MRI of the Abdomen, NMR - Abdomen, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - Abdomen
Pictures & Images
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Digestive System
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The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.
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MRI Scans
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MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a relatively new technology that allows imaging of the interior of the body without using X-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues. Its use is rapidly increasing while the use of standard X-rays is decreasing.
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