Rapid MR venography in children using a blood pool contrast agent and multi-station fat-water-separated volumetric imaging

Pediatr Radiol. 2012 Feb;42(2):242-8. doi: 10.1007/s00247-011-2254-5. Epub 2011 Oct 12.

Abstract

A rapid, reliable radiation-free method of pediatric body venography might complement US by evaluating veins in the abdomen and pelvis and by providing a global depiction of venous anatomy. We describe a MR venography technique utilizing gadofosveset, a blood pool contrast agent, in children. The technique allows high-spatial-resolution imaging of the veins from the diaphragm to the knees in less than 15 min of total exam time.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / blood supply*
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contrast Media*
  • Female
  • Gadolinium*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Male
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pelvis / blood supply*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Veins

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Gadolinium
  • gadofosveset trisodium