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Semin intervent Radiol 1998; 15(2): 149-162
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1057043
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Omaida C. Velázquez, Richard A. Baum, Jeffrey P. Carpenter
  • Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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21 May 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This chapter reviews magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) applied to the diagnosis and preoperative planning in patients with peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities. The advantages and disadvantages, accuracy and clinical application of MRA are compared and contrasted with the traditional preoperative imaging modality for patients with vascular disease, i.e. conventional contrast angiography.

Keywords:

MRA - vascular - lower extremities - angiography