[Dynamic evaluation of lower limb arteries using the ECTRICKS MRI technique].
OBJECTIVE
This article presents a new MR angiography technique, Elliptic Centric Time Resolved Imaging on Contrast KineticS (ECTRICKS), which allows dynamic evaluation of the lower limb arteries opacification when venous return prevents adequate diagnostic evaluation of calf arteries.


METHODS
Comparative examinations could be compared. Additional arteries in 59 patients using a standard MRA technique and the ECTRICKS technique.


RESULTS
A total of 33 examinations could be compared. Additional arteries could be evaluated in 10% of our patient population using the ECTRICKS technique, and in 20% for our diabetic population. Arterial evaluation was better with the ECTRICKS technique in patients with diabetes and venous insufficiency.


CONCLUSIONS
ECTRICKS is a good complementary sequence for evaluation the calf arteries in patients with diabetes or early venous return.
Nicolas
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CHU de Nancy, Hôpitaux de Brabois, Service de Radiologie Adultes, Allée de Morvan, 54511 Vandoeuvre les Nancy Cedex, France. michel.nicolas24@wanadoo.fr
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Tissier
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Cannard
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Leclerc
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged