"MR sialography. This uses heavily T2-weighted sequence to demonstrate the salivary ducts, thus may or may not need canalisation."
"infection should be suspected if pain persists for more than 24 hours. Antibiotics should be considered if there is an infection 1."
"Technique of MR sialography"
"MRI sialography is a fairly sensitive and reliable method of evaluating the salivary glands. Fast acquisition heavily T2 weighted sequences (e.g. RARE, CISS, FISP, as used in MRCP and MR urography) brighten intraluminal fluid and display ductal morphology adequately with no need to inject contrast into the ducts. MR contrast administered intravenously is a useful adjunct."
"MRI sialography is a fairly sensitive and reliable method of evaluating the salivary glands. Fast acquisition heavily T2 weighted sequences (e.g. RARE, CISS, FISP, as used in MRCP and MR urography) brighten intraluminal fluid and display ductal morphology adequately with no need to inject contrast into the ducts. MR contrast administered intravenously is a useful adjunct."
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"Types of sialography"
"Technique of conventional sialography"
"Advantages"
"Disadvantages"
"Complications"
"Technique of CT sialography"
"Advantages"
"Disadvantages"
"Technique of MR sialography"
"Advantages"
"Disadvantages"
"There are three types:"
"MRI sialography is a fairly sensitive and reliable method of evaluating the salivary glands. Fast acquisition heavily T2 weighted sequences (e.g. RARE, CISS, FISP, as used in MRCP and MR urography) brighten intraluminal fluid and display ductal morphology adequately with no need to inject contrast into the ducts. MR contrast administered intravenously is a useful adjunct."