title: Gadolinium-enhanced MDCT angiography of the abdomen: feasibility and limitations.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Boston University, 33 Pleasant St., Wellesley, MA 02482, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chicoskie
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tello
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA