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11681083

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-10-29
pubmed:abstractText
The aim of this study was to obtain first clinical experiences with magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with digital subtraction (MR-DSA) using an automatic floating table for visualization peripheral arteriosclerotic occlusive disease (paod). We examined 10 patients on a 1.5 T MR unit applying a fast MRA technique (3D FLASH) with intravenous application of positive contrast agent. MR-DSA examinations were compared with the gold standard intraarterial (i.a.) DSA. MR-DSA proved to be useful for routine application which could be performed sufficiently in all patients. MR-DSA and i.a. DSA showed comparable results for imaging of the pelvic and upper leg arteries. Looking at the thighs image quality of MR-DSA did not match the image quality of i.a. DSA in every case. This was due to venous overlap and in comparison to i.a. DSA reduced signal-to-noise ratios. However, clinical findings, obtained with MR-DSA, were sufficient for adequate therapy planning. Our preliminary results reveal the potential of this new technique to become a realistic, robust, and non-invasive alternative to i.a. DSA in the diagnosis of paod.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0035-7820
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
54
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
62-70
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
[Fully automated floating table MR angiography of pelvic and leg arteries: initial clinical results].
pubmed:affiliation
Institut für Diagnostische Radiologie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. rolf.janka@idr.imed.uni-erlangen.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract