MR angiography of the abdomen and pelvis

Jad Bou Ayache; Jeremy D Collins

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2014.02.017

MR angiography of the abdomen and pelvis

Radiol Clin North Am. 2014 Jul;52(4):839-59. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.02.017.

Authors

Jad Bou Ayache¹, Jeremy D Collins²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
² Divisions of Cardiovascular Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: collins@fsm.northwestern.edu.

PMID: 24889174
DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.02.017

Abstract

Magnetic resonance (MR) angiographic techniques optimize the visualization of the vasculature at MR imaging. MR angiography has several advantages over Doppler ultrsonography and computed tomographic angiography, with adaptable protocols to answer specific clinical questions. Novel noncontrast MR angiographic techniques now enable assessment of the abdominopelvic vasculature without administration of gadolinium-based contrast media. This article reviews MR angiographic techniques and discusses applications for arterial and venous evaluation in the abdomen and pelvis.

Keywords: Abdominal vascular imaging; MR angiography; MR venography; Pelvic vascular imaging; Transplant vascular imaging.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abdomen / blood supply*
Contrast Media
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Pelvis / blood supply*

Substances

Contrast Media