title: Vascular diseases and MR angiography of the liver.
abstract: Delineation of the portal vein and its major attributes is essential for assessing portal hypertension and its complications. MR imaging appears to be well-suited for such an evaluation. This article provides an overview of the MR imaging techniques used to assess the portal system as well as highlights of the more common etiologies associated with altered portal venous flow.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Section, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Spritzer
mesh_terms: D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006504:Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D011169:Portal Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*