Non-invasive evaluation of the visceral arteries with magnetic resonance angiography.
Traditionally, there have been only a few indications for imaging of the visceral arteries. With improvements in treatment of many mesenteric vascular disorders, it has become more important to establish a diagnosis early in the course of the disease. With the advent of ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging non-invasive imaging of the visceral arteries became possible, although all these modalities were limited in scope for demonstration of mesenteric pathology. The advent of high-quality mesenteric MR arteriography and venography, which allows comprehensive evaluation of both visceral artery anatomy and function, has led to a huge increase in the number of studies directed at the mesenteric arteries in many departments.
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Department of CT/MRI, Jubilee Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000473:pathology; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014781:Viscera / Q000098:blood supply*