The systems and methods of the present invention provide for MRI probes adapted for insertion into a plurality of body orifices, in order to evaluate the anatomy of proximate anatomic structures, to diagnose abnormalities thereof and to treat the diagnosed abnormalities. MRI probes are described that are suitable for use in the mediastinum, in the pancreaticohepaticobiliary system, in the tracheobronchopulmonary system, in the head and neck, in the genitourinary system, the gastrointestinal system, the vascular system, and in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of internal fluid collections.

Os sistemas e os métodos da invenção atual fornecem para as pontas de prova de MRI adaptadas para a inserção em um plurality de orifícios do corpo, a fim avaliar o anatomy de estruturas anatômicas proximate, diagnosticar abnormalities disso e tratar os abnormalities diagnosticados. As pontas de prova de MRI são descritas que são apropriadas para o uso no mediastinum, no sistema pancreaticohepaticobiliary, no sistema tracheobronchopulmonary, na cabeça e a garganta, no sistema genitourinary, o sistema gastrointestinal, o sistema vascular, e na avaliação, no diagnóstico e no tratamento de coleções fluidas internas.