Can noninvasive gadolinium 3D MR subtraction angiography of visceral arteries replace conventional intra-arterial catheter angiography?
Krieglstein, C.F.; Allkemper, T.; Anthoni, C.; Rummeny, E.; Reimer, P.; Senninger, N.
Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 115: 1491-1493
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0942-2854 PMID: 9931921 Document Number: 495656
Classic catheter angiography is compared with 3D gadolinium MR angiography for evaluation of the vascular anatomy of the celiac trunk, liver supplying arteries, and the portal venous system. Based on 10 patients, this study shows the value of this new non-invasive method of angiography for the diagnosis of visceral vascular anatomy. For this diagnosis MR angiography is expected to replace conventional angiography in the near future.