MRA of abdominal vessels: Technical advances

Henrik J. Michaely, Olaf Dietrich, Kambiz Nael, Sabine Weckbach, Maximilian F. Reiser, Stefan O. Schoenberg

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in general and MRA of the abdominal vessels in particular have undergone substantial improvements in the past 5 years triggered by the introduction and application of parallel imaging (PI), new sequence techniques such as centric k-space trajectories and undersampling, dedicated contrast agents and clinical high-field scanners. All of these techniques have the potential to improve image quality and resolution or decrease the image acquisition time. However, each of them has its own specific advantages and drawbacks. This review describes the main technical innovations and focuses on the impact these developments may have on abdominal MRA. Special consideration is given to the interaction of these various technical advances. The clinical value of advanced MRA techniques is discussed and illustrated by characteristic cases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1637-1650
Number of pages14
JournalEuropean Radiology
Volume16
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 3 Tesla
  • Abdominal aorta
  • GRAPPA
  • High-spatial resolution
  • Magnetic resonance angiography
  • Mesenteric arteries
  • Parallel imaging
  • Portal vein
  • Renal artery
  • SENSE
  • Technical developments
  • View-sharing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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