Erschienen in:
01.10.2010 | Neuro
Dynamic MR angiography (MRA) of spinal vascular diseases at 3T
verfasst von:
Maria Isabel Vargas, Duy Nguyen, Magalie Viallon, Zolt Kulcsár, Enrico Tessitore, Benedict Rilliet, Daniel Rufenacht, Karl Lovblad
Erschienen in:
European Radiology
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Ausgabe 10/2010
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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.