Semiquantitative assessment of uterine perfusion using first pass dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging for patients treated with uterine fibroid embolization

Citation
W. Li et al., Semiquantitative assessment of uterine perfusion using first pass dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging for patients treated with uterine fibroid embolization, J MAGN R I, 12(6), 2000, pp. 1004-1008
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
ISSN journal
10531807 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1004 - 1008
Database
ISI
SICI code
1053-1807(200012)12:6<1004:SAOUPU>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
The feasibility of using first pass dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI to monito r semiquantitatively the perfusion changes of the uterus after uterine arte rial embolization is demonstrated. Ten women, who underwent uterine arteria l embolization for fibroid treatment, were included in this study. To deriv e a perfusion index, an additional axial slice through the abdominal aorta was obtained simultaneously when acquiring MR perfusion data. This techniqu e may prove valuable in monitoring the outcome of uterine arterial emboliza tion and documentation of preserved uterine perfusion after this procedure. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.