Magnetic resonance imaging of abdominal aortic aneurysms. [Aneurysm]

Conference · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5983401

Lee, J K.T.; Ling, D; Heiken, J P; Glazer, H S; Sicard, G A; Totty, W G; Levitt, R G; Murphy, W A

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed in 20 patients with radiologically or surgically proven abdominal aortic aneurysms using a Siemens Magnetom scanner with a 0.35-T superconductive magnet. Of nine patients who underwent surgical repair, MRI correctly demonstrated the origin of the aortic aneurysm in nine and accurately determined the status of the iliac arteries in eight. Of 11 patients who did not have surgical repair, MRI findings correlated well with other radiologic studies. MRI was found to be more reliable than sonography in determining the relation between the aneurysm and the renal arteries as well as the status of the iliac arteries. Despite these advantages, the authors still advocate sonography as the screening procedure of choice in patients with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysms because of its lower cost and ease of performance. MRI should be reserved for patients who have had unsuccessful or equivocal sonographic examinations.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 5983401
• Report Number(s): CONF-8404183-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 143:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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