Mapping of autogenous saphenous veins as an imaging adjunct to peripheral MR angiography in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease and peripheral bypass grafting: prospective comparison with ultrasound and intraoperative findings.

Mapping of autogenous saphenous veins as an imaging adjunct to peripheral MR angiography in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease and peripheral bypass grafting: prospective comparison with ultrasound and intraoperative findings.

<h4>Background</h4>Mapping of the great saphenous vein is very important for planning of peripheral and coronary bypass surgery. This study investigated mapping of the great saphenous vein as an adjunct to peripheral MR angiography using a blood pool contrast agent in patients who were r...

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Main Authors: Ann-Marie Bintu Munda Jah-Kabba, Guido Matthias Kukuk, Dariusch Reza Hadizadeh, Frank Träber, Arne Koscielny, Mustapha Sundifu Kabba, Frauke Verrel, Hans Heinz Schild, Winfried Albert Willinek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0112340

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0112340

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