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Dynamic MR angiography (MRA) of spinal vascular diseases at 3T

Authors: Maria Isabel Vargas, Duy Nguyen, Magalie Viallon, Zolt Kulcsár, Enrico Tessitore, Benedict Rilliet, Daniel Rufenacht, Karl Lovblad

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 10/2010

Abstract

Spinal magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is difficult to perform because of the size of the spinal cord vessels. High-field MR improves resolution and imaging speed. We examined 17 patients with spinal vascular diseases with dynamic contrast-enhanced three-dimensional MR sequences. In three patients, the artery of Adamkievicz could be seen; we could also detect all arteriovenous malformations and dural fistulas. MRA has the potential to replace diagnostic spinal angiography and the latter should be used only for therapeutic purposes.

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Title: Dynamic MR angiography (MRA) of spinal vascular diseases at 3T
Authors: Maria Isabel Vargas
Duy Nguyen
Magalie Viallon
Zolt Kulcsár
Enrico Tessitore
Benedict Rilliet
Daniel Rufenacht
Karl Lovblad
Publication date: 01-10-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 10/2010
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-010-1815-6

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Dynamic MR angiography (MRA) of spinal vascular diseases at 3T

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