MRI Defecography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Defecography is a non-invasive test that uses magnetic resonance to obtain visuals of various stages of defecation and note how the pelvic muscles are used to understand the rectal functioning of the individual. It is mainly used to help determine the presence of more uncomfortable or painful problems like faecal incontinence, constipation, and even more serious conditions like pelvic organ prolapse. These diseases invariably affect the patient’s ability to pass stool.

MRI Defecography procedure uses an MRI machine to study the working of the pelvic muscles of a patient while passing stool to understand why he or she might be facing any difficulties.

Defecography, also called evacuation proctography, is a crucial tool in the colorectal field. It helps proclaimed colorectal surgeons like Dr. Parameshwar CM understand the source of the patient’s problem and enables him to give them more accurate lifestyle and diet changes that they can apply to their daily lives. It provides important details about how the various muscles of the anal canal, rectum, colon, the vagina and pelvis work with each other. If there is any form of discrepancy the MRI Defecography will be able to determine where the problem is occurring enabling the colorectal specialist to give more focused prescriptions and remedies.

MRI Defecography is one of the most essential tests in constipation which helps determine whether the problem occurs because the path is obstructed or because of slow movement within the colon. It even helps discover if it is a combination of both.