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Contrast‐enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiography using mangafodipir compared with standard T2W MRC sequences: A pictorial essay
Author(s) -
Sheppard Declan,
Allan Lynsay,
Martin Pat,
McLeay Trudy,
Milne Wendy,
Houston J. Graeme
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.20114
Subject(s) - cholangiography , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , medicine , contrast (vision) , t2 weighted , computer science , artificial intelligence
Mangafodipir, a manganese‐containing hepatobiliary contrast agent, is excreted in bile. We review the principles and practice of a contrast‐enhanced MRC technique using mangafodipir and compare it with standard T2‐weighted magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) sequences. Potential applications include the evaluation of leaks and strictures; the assessment of drainage in normal, surgically by‐passed, stented and obstructed biliary systems; the diagnosis of cholecystitis; and the evaluation of normal and variant biliary anatomy. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2004;20:256–263. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.