title: MR angiography of the abdomen and pelvis.
abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR) angiographic techniques optimize the visualization of the vasculature at MR imaging. MR angiography has several advantages over Doppler ultrsonography and computed tomographic angiography, with adaptable protocols to answer specific clinical questions. Novel noncontrast MR angiographic techniques now enable assessment of the abdominopelvic vasculature without administration of gadolinium-based contrast media. This article reviews MR angiographic techniques and discusses applications for arterial and venous evaluation in the abdomen and pelvis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Jad Bou
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Ayache
authors.affiliation: Divisions of Cardiovascular Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: collins@fsm.northwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Jeremy D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000098:blood supply*; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: Abdominal vascular imaging; MR angiography; MR venography; Pelvic vascular imaging; Transplant vascular imaging