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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 3/2007

01-06-2007

Renal MR and CT angiography: current concepts

Authors: James F. Glockner, Terri J. Vrtiska

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 3/2007

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Abstract

During the past decade, noninvasive CTA and MRA imaging techniques have replaced catheter angiography for evaluation of the renal arteries. This article reviews techniques for optimizing renal MRA and CTA, assesses the advantages and limitations of MRA and CTA, and provides the current indications for renal vascular imaging including renal artery stenosis screening. New and future developments in these rapidly evolving techniques are also discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Renal MR and CT angiography: current concepts
Authors
James F. Glockner
Terri J. Vrtiska
Publication date
01-06-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-006-9066-3

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