Assessment of the kidneys: magnetic resonance angiography, perfusion and diffusion

Renal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has undergone major improvements in the past several years. This review focuses on the technical basics and clinical applications of MR angiography (MRA) with the goal of enabling readers to acquire high-resolution, high quality renal artery MRA. The current rol...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Attenberger, Ulrike I, Morelli, John N, Schoenberg, Stefan O, Michaely, Henrik J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2011
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3228749/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22085467
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1532-429X-13-70
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Sumario:Renal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has undergone major improvements in the past several years. This review focuses on the technical basics and clinical applications of MR angiography (MRA) with the goal of enabling readers to acquire high-resolution, high quality renal artery MRA. The current role of contrast agents and their safe use in patients with renal impairment is discussed. In addition, an overview of promising techniques on the horizon for renal MR is provided. The clinical value and specific applications of renal MR are critically discussed.

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