Journal of radiological science and technology (대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학)

Korean Society of Radiological Science (대한방사선과학회)
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Usefulness of 3-Dimensional Gadolinium-enhanced MR Angiography for the Evaluation of Pedal Artery. : Comparison with digital subtraction angiography

족부혈관 평가에 있어서의 3차원 Gadolinium 조영증강 자기공명혈관조영술의 유용성 : 디지털 감산 혈관조영술과의 비교

  • Ji, Youn-Sang (Dept. of Radiological Technology, Kwang-ju health College) ;
  • Lee, Bong-Jae (Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology, Chosun University Hospital)
  • 지연상 (광주보건대학 방사선과) ;
  • 이봉재 (조선대학교부속병원 방사선과)
  • Published : 2001.12.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the 3-dimensional MR angiography(MRA) with digital subtraction angiography(DSA) for the evaluation of pedal artery. MR angiography was performed using three-dimensional FISP acquisition before, and four sequential acquisitions after the injection of gadolinium(0.2 mmol/kg, 3 ml/sec). MRA was compared with DSA for a correct identification of the arterial segment. Out of 168 segments, 32 segmints were invisible in both MRA and DSA. At the level of ankle, 48 segments were visible in both examinations, and 18 segments were visible only in MRA. In the foot area, 34 segments were visible in MRA, but not in DSA. Three arterial segments were visible only in DSA. 3D MRA is comparable to DSA for the evaluation of pedal artery, thus it gives additional Information for the planning of treatment in lower extremity artery.

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