Time-resolved MR angiography of the central veins of the chest

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Nov;191(5):1581-8. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.1027.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of our study was to show the usefulness and limitations of contrast-enhanced time-resolved MR angiography (MRA) for imaging the central veins of the chest.

Conclusion: Time-resolved MRA is highly sensitive for the detection of abnormalities and is particularly useful in conjunction with static high-spatial-resolution MRA. However, several intrinsic limitations must be kept in mind.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Thorax / blood supply*
  • Thorax / pathology*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Veins / pathology*