Evaluation of Biliary Tract Variations Using Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography

JOURNAL TITLE: Annals of SBV

Author
1. MVS Raju
2. T Lokesh Kumar
3. RS Jenish
ISSN
2395-1982
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10085-9106
Volume
11
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, SBV, Pondicherry
    1. Department of Radiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India
  • Article keywords
    Biliary tract variations, Cystic duct variations, Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography

    Abstract

    The biliary tract is known for its intra- and extrahepatic variations. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is the best noninvasive modality to study its branching patterns. Apart from identifying pathologies, MRCP helps to identify the anatomical variations, which aids in preplanning in surgery. The aim of this article is to review the various anatomical variations in the biliary tract using MRCP. A literature search was conducted using the keywords “MRCP evaluation of biliary tract variations,” “uses of MRCP in preoperative mapping,” and “anatomy of biliary tract.” A total of 10 studies met our inclusion criteria and were included in this analysis. On the basis of results it can be concluded that MRCP serves as a good noninvasive method to analyze the biliary tract and hepatic artery variations.

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