MRI of biliary tract with MR cholecystopancreatography

The service is provided only upon referral by a specialist.

Indications for the procedure:

• jaundice;
• heaviness in the right hypochondrium;
• suspected cholecystitis;
• presence of calculi in the biliary tract.

Procedure duration: 20 minutes, performed by a radiologist and a radiology technician.

Preparation for examination

This procedure requires certain preparation from the patient.

• Exclude foods that contribute to gas formation (legumes, salads from fresh vegetables, black bread) 2 days before the examination.
• Do not drink carbonated beverages on the day of the examination, do not eat 4 hours before the procedure.
• Medications can be taken as usual.
• Empty the bladder 15 minutes before the examination.
• Have comfortable underwear made of natural materials and do not wear jewelry.
• In case of a scheduled visit, arrive at the reception 15 minutes before the examination.

There are a number of contraindications for MR examination:

• presence of pacemakers, ferromagnetic clips or large metal fragments near large vessels or important organs;
• severe forms of claustrophobia (if necessary, patients can be sedated);
• presence of metal fragments (relative contraindication and requires consultation with a radiologist).

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