MRI of abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space

The service is provided only by prescription of a specialist.

It involves MR examination of internal organs, such as liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands.

Indications for the examination

• presence of masses or foci in the liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands
• accumulation of fluid in the abdominal or retroperitoneal cavities.

Procedure duration: 30 minutes, performed by a radiologist and a radiology technician.

Preparation for the examination

The examination requires certain preparation.

• 2 days before the examination, exclude from the diet foods that contribute to gas formation (legumes, salads from fresh vegetables, black bread).
• Do not drink carbonated beverages on the day of the examination.
• Do not take solid food 4 hours before the procedure, minimize the amount of liquid.
• Medications can be taken as usual.
• Bladder should be emptied 15 minutes before the examination.
• Wear comfortable underwear made of natural materials, avoid wearing jewelry.
• In case of a scheduled visit, arrive at the reception 15 minutes before the examination.

Contraindications to MRI:

• Presence of pacemakers, ferromagnetic clips, large metal fragments near important organs or large vessels.
• Patients with severe claustrophobia may require sedation.
• Presence of metal fragments (relative contraindication and requires consultation with a radiologist).

Issuance of examination results (description, recording of the full examination on an optical storage medium (film - on request) takes place in 6 hours, in complicated cases - up to 24 hours.