[Comparative assessment of helical CT-angiography, 2D TOF MR-angiography and 3D gadolinium enhanced MRA in aorto-iliac occlusive disease].

Purpose: To compare helical CT-angiography (CTA) and two techniques of MR angiography (MRA) to conventional angiography in aorto-iliac occlusive disease.

Materials And Methods: The abdominal aorta and iliac arteries in 22 patients (4 for preoperative assessment of abdominal aortic aneurysm and 18 for peripheral vascular disease) were imaged using four techniques: digital subtraction angiography ("gold standard"), 2D TOF MR angiography, 3D Gd-enhanced MR angiography and helical CT angiography. Source (CTA and 2D TOF MRA) and MIPed images (after subtraction measures before and after gadolinium injection for 3D Gd-MRA) were reviewed.