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Whats better? ct abdomen with contrast (oral&iv) or mri abdomen? which gives a better look?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

What ru looking for?: That is the real question--mri usually has better resolution and clearer images--is great for soft tissues. Ct quicker and more convenient to obtain and shows most everything could need.

Answered 4/6/2013

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CT: For most things, a ct of the abdomen and pelvis with oral and IV contrast is better.

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