title: Progress in MR imaging of the venous system.
abstract: This article reviews the utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/magnetic resonance venography (MRV) in the assessment of common venous problems. There is a brief synopsis of current MRI/MRV techniques used for such purposes. This is followed by a review of application of these techniques to specific diagnoses. In short, MRV is quite useful for assessing venous pathology.
authors.affiliation: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. chuck.spritzer@duke.edu
authors.forename: Charles E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Spritzer
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000098:blood supply*; D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000473:pathology; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D014680:Veins / Q000473:pathology; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media