Key result
Magnetic resonance imaging allowed ready detection of venous occlusion and suggested its nature due to marked contrast between normal vessels, tumor, and thrombus or slow flow.
Why the study?
Does MR imaging effectively demonstrate normal and occluded mediastinal veins?
Population
55 patients
Comparison
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging vs Contrast material-enhanced computed tomography…
Design
Cohort
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MRI may support mediastinal venous occlusion detection and characterization; leaves open its role versus CT in practice.
Observational (n=55)
Does MR imaging effectively demonstrate normal and occluded mediastinal veins?
MR imaging is a useful modality for detecting mediastinal venous occlusion and characterizing thrombus or slow flow, though contrast-enhanced CT remains superior for visualizing collaterals.
McMurdo et al. (1986) conducted an observational in Mediastinal vein occlusion or narrowing (n=55). Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging vs. Contrast material-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans was evaluated on Demonstration of mediastinal veins, sites and extent of venous occlusion, and slow flow. Magnetic resonance imaging allowed ready detection of venous occlusion and suggested its nature due to marked contrast between normal vessels, tumor, and thrombus or slow flow.
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