title: [Contrast-enhanced 3D MR-angiography of the thorax, abdomen and lower extremities].
abstract: Contrast-enhanced 3D MR angiography permits comprehensive assessment of the arterial system in the chest, abdomen und lower extremities. The method combines intravenous bolus application of a non-nephrotoxic, paramagnetic, extracellular contrast agent with the acquisition of a fast 3D data set. High contrast between the vascular lumen and surrounding tissues, inherent three-dimensionality and the ability to collect image data in the chest and abdomen under apnea conditions all contribute to excellent image quality. Contrast-enhanced 3D MRA is being employed in many centers throughout the world for the evaluation of various arterial pathologies. This review provides a technical overview and critically discusses the clinical applications in the chest, abdomen and lower extremities based upon the available literature and several clinical examples.
authors: Institut für Diagnostische Radiologie, Universitätsspital Zürich.
authors: S G
authors: SG
authors: Rühm
authors: J F
authors: JF
authors: Debatin
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging