Diagnostic Value of Aorta Dissection with DCE MRA(A Report of 20 Cases)
- VernacularTitle:DCE MRA对主动脉夹层的诊断价值
- Author:
Xin ZHU
;
Bin ZHU
;
Bing ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
aortic disease;
dissection;
magnetic resonance imaging;
angiography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography(DCE MRA)value of definitive diagnosis and typing as well as its roles to clinical management with aortic dissection(AD).Methods 20 patients with different types aortic dissection were examined using DCE MRA and proved by operation.Results The reliable MRA image was obtained in all the 20 cases.The MRA typical appearences were the true and false lumen of AD.The entrance and exit site,true and false channel,and intimal flap can be demonstrated on DCE MRA image.Conclusion DCE MRA is an accurate,quick,non-invasive medical imaging technique and can serve as an initial imaging modality for AD diagnosis.
