Clinical applications of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a novel imaging techn ique used for noninvasive work-up of patients with pancreaticobiliary disea se. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography is useful in the evaluation of a host of pancreaticobiliary disorders, such as congenital disorders, c alculus disease, biliary strictures, sclerosing cholangitis, chronic pancre atitis, and cystic pancreatic lesions. It not only provides useful preopera tive information to surgeons and gastroenterologists but also serves as a v aluable tool in the assessment of postoperative pancreaticobiliary ductal a natomy. Recent refinement of techniques allows faster imaging with superior image resolution. This review summarizes the role of MRCP in clinical prac tice.