MR angiography and 2-D phase-contrast imaging for evaluation of meso-rex bypass function

ConclusionTwo-dimensional PC-MRI can quantify meso-Rex bypass blood flow relative to total systemic flow. In a cohort of 25 children, bypass flow correlated to minimum bypass area and platelet count. Two-dimensional PC-MRI may be valuable alongside MR angiography to assess bypass integrity.

Source: Pediatric Radiology - January 16, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research