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These intrinsic anatomic features include those of the AF and its surrounding structures. This study aims to clarify the prognostic role of MRI in AF.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We performed a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and EBSCO databases. Two independent reviewers conducted the search and screened the articles. We selected studies that used MRI to assess AF and reported its relationship to disease outcome. We extracted data regarding the study design, type of intervention, outcome, MRI\u2010measured items, and their significance.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Out of 1230 retrieved articles, 18 were eligible for final inclusion, and a total of 4026 patients were enrolled in the selected studies. For preoperative MRI, the significant items affecting the outcome were the length of the fistula, horseshoe type, presence of multiple tracts, supralevator extension, and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value. Other studies investigated the healing process using postoperative MRI.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This review found that MRI can be useful in the management of AF, both preoperatively and postoperatively. Factors, such as fistula length, horseshoe type, presence of multiple tracts, supralevator extension, and ADC value were found to be significantly associated with treatment outcomes. The presence of the fistula tract and the development of new abscesses on postoperative MRI was found to hinder the healing process. 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