Non-contrast-enhanced MR angiography of left gastric vein in patients with gastroesophageal varices: morphology and blood supply analysis

ConclusionNon-contrast-enhanced MR angiography appears to be a reliable technique in evaluating the morphology and blood supply of LGV in patients with gastroesophageal varices.Clinical relevance statementNon-contrast-enhanced MR angiography provides valuable information for the management of gastroesophageal varices. Especially, it benefits patients with renal insufficiency.Key Points•Non-contrast-enhanced MR angiography using inflow-sensitive inversion recovery technique can be used for evaluating not only morphology as CT but also blood supply of left gastric vein.•The blood supply of left gastric vein is related to its origination and left gastric vein with portal vein origination shows more chance to receive blood from superior mesenteric vein.Graphical Abstract
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research