Evaluating Functional Cine MRI for Detecting Intra-abdominal Adhesions in Adults with Previous Open Abdominal Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Adhesions are common after abdominal surgery and can cause serious problems like chronic pain, bowel obstruction, or complications during repeat surgeries. Researchers are studying how well functional cine magnetic resonance imaging MRI can detect and map these adhesions in patients who have had previous abdominal surgery. This observational study aims to determine the accuracy of cineMRI in identifying adhesions to the abdominal wall and between organs. Participants will undergo a cineMRI scan of the abdomen using a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine. The study will observe patients who have a history of laparotomy with a median abdominal scar of at least 10 cm. There are no treatment interventions the focus is on imaging and diagnostic evaluation. During the study, participants will be assessed by comparing cineMRI results with surgical findings to measure the sensitivity and specificity of the MRI in detecting adhesions. The primary outcome is evaluated within two weeks. The study is conducted at multiple centers and is sponsored by Radboud University Medical Center.

Cine-magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Detecting Intra Abdominal Adhesions