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Bowel obstruction, hernias and anorectal problems
A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
Which investigation best maps a complex fistula in ano?
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The answer is B: MRI of the pelvis.
MRI shows the tract and its relation to the sphincters.
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