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Aschauer, M; Deutschmann, HA; Stollberger, R; Hausegger, KA; Obernosterer, A; Schöllnast, H; Ebner, F.
Value of a blood pool contrast agent in MR venography of the lower extremities and pelvis: preliminary results in 12 patients.
Magn Reson Med. 2003; 50(5):993-1002
Doi: 10.1002/mrm.10607
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- Aschauer Manuela
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- Deutschmann Hannes
- Ebner Franz
- Hausegger Klaus
- Obernosterer Andrea
- Schoellnast Helmut
- Stollberger Rudolf
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- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study was to determine the value of a blood-pool contrast media (NC100150, Nycomed Imaging (now Amersham Health) Oslo, Norway) for evaluation of venous thrombosis of the deep veins of the pelvis and lower extremities. Twelve patients were prospectively evaluated with conventional X-ray venography (XRV) and MR venography (MRV) after injection of NC100150 (2 ml/kg body weight). The source images and 3D maximum intensity projection (MIP) were viewed on an independent workstation. Diagnosis was made in consensus from two radiologists. Diagnostic image quality was achieved in 87 veins with XRV and MRV. As determined by XRV, thrombus was present in 30 out of 87 veins (34.5%). There was agreement concerning absence or presence of thrombi in 83 out of 87 veins (95.4%; kappa = 0.9 +/- 0.05). Compared to XRV, overall sensitivity and specificity of blood-pool MRV were 93.3% and 96.5%, respectively. Two venous thromboses of the popliteal and posterior tibial vein were diagnosed in MRV, but not in XRV. Conversely, two venous thromboses below the knee had been missed by MRV. NC100150 allows prolonged and improved visualization of the peripheral vasculature and may overcome some limitations of gadolinium contrast media. A more complete examination of the proximal venous tree may be possible than with conventional XRV. Arterial and venous enhancement and motion artifacts can limit image interpretation. Copyright 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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- Iliac Vein -
- Iohexol -
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- Leg - blood supply
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