Three-dimensional velocity vector image obtained via 4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging for in-stent flow visualization in the superficial femoral artery

The assessment of stent lumen patency via non–contrast-enhanced 2-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (2D TOF MRA) is complex due to stent-related artifacts. However, an imaging technique using the phase-contrast method, which can reduce susceptibility to artifact, is available...

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Main Authors: Mitsunari Maruyama, MD, PhD, Hiroya Aso, RT, PhD, Hisatoshi Araki, MD, Rika Yoshida, MD, PhD, Shinji Ando, MD, Megumi Nakamura, MD, PhD, Takeshi Yoshizako, MD, PhD, Yasushi Kaji, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043322011311
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Summary:The assessment of stent lumen patency via non–contrast-enhanced 2-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (2D TOF MRA) is complex due to stent-related artifacts. However, an imaging technique using the phase-contrast method, which can reduce susceptibility to artifact, is available. Herein, we report the use of 3-dimensional velocity vector image obtained via 4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging (4D flow MRI) for in-stent flow visualization after stent development in the right superficial femoral artery. Hence, instead of 2D TOF MRA, 4D flow MRI using the phase-contrast method can be performed to assess stent lumen patency as it reduces stent-related artifacts.
ISSN:1930-0433