Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Abdomen, Pelvis, Anatomy, MR, Education, Fistula, Abscess, Pathology
Authors:
W. C. Tsai, A. Varma; TAS/AU
DOI:
10.1594/ranzcr2016/R-0057
Conclusion
Perianal fistulas contribute to significant morbidity in patients and are difficult to manage correctly if their relevant anatomy is not adequately identified.
As radiologists,
it is important to correlate imaging findings with the pathophysiology and anatomy of perianal fistulas so as to guide management options - either conservative medical therapy or with surgery.