Phase-contrast magnetic resonance angiography in the abdomen and thorax.
Clinical applications of phase-contrast MR angiography have been focused mainly on the head and neck, and its applications to the thorax and abdomen are still limited. This technique, however, has several unique uses that can be used to good effect. This articles examines the practical uses of phase-contrast MR angiography in the abdomen and thorax.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D013909:Thorax / Q000098:blood supply*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis