Gadolinium-enhanced MDCT angiography of the abdomen: feasibility and limitations.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a protocol for gadolinium-enhanced MDCT angiography of the abdomen and to identify technical parameters that optimize image quality.


CONCLUSIONS
The degree of enhancement and image quality achieved using this gadolinium-enhanced MDCT angiography appear adequate for angiographic evaluation of the abdominal aorta and its major branches.
Chicoskie
Christopher
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Department of Radiology, Boston University, 33 Pleasant St., Wellesley, MA 02482, USA.
Tello
Richard
R
D000005:Abdomen; D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA