What is MRI fistulogram?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a superior imaging modality. MRI fistulogram is done on patients suffering from anal fistula who are to undergo surgery for the same. An MRI fistulogram helps in investigating extent of damage because of fistula to patient’s body. Fistulas occur because of intra-surgical infections or injuries.
Fistulograms mostly are useful in detecting and examining fistulas that form in anal canal, intestine, vagina, rectum and bladder.