Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The objective of our study was to evaluate the accuracy of true fast imaging with steady-state precession ( FISP) in the diagnosis of venous thrombosis using gadolinium-enhanced 3D T1-weighted gradient-echo images and correlative imaging as the gold standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five MR examinations were retrospectively reviewed independently by two radiologists to rule out thrombosis in the central veins of the body. The presence of venous thrombus was assessed separately in 80 veins using true FISP and gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted images. Diagnosis was confirmed by another imaging technique (sonography, CT, and/or conventional venography) in all positive cases. Negative examinations were confirmed using imaging, clinical follow-up, or both. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Ivan Pedrosa, Martina Morrin, Laura Oleaga, Jovanna Baptista, Neil M Rofsky |
Journal | AJR. American journal of roentgenology
(AJR Am J Roentgenol)
Vol. 185
Issue 6
Pg. 1632-40
(Dec 2005)
ISSN: 0361-803X [Print] United States |
PMID | 16304026
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Contrast Media
- Gadolinium DTPA
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Contrast Media
- Female
- Gadolinium DTPA
- Humans
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Venous Thrombosis
(diagnosis)
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