Time-resolved MR angiography as a useful sequence for assessment of ovarian vein reflux.
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Journal Article
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the imaging characteristics of ovarian vein reflux using time-resolved MR angiography (TR-MRA). One hundred consecutive female patients underwent TR-MRA of the pelvis to evaluate suspected or known pelvic pathology. Findings of ovarian vein reflux, ovarian vein dilation, and periuterine varices were analyzed and correlated with symptoms of pelvic pain. CONCLUSION: Overall, TR-MRA is a useful sequence for the assessment of ovarian vein reflux, which may aid the evaluation of pelvic congestion syndrome.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kim, CY; Miller, MJ; Merkle, EM
Published Date
- November 2009
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 193 / 5
Start / End Page
- W458 - W463
PubMed ID
- 19843728
Pubmed Central ID
- 19843728
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1546-3141
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2214/AJR.09.2557
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States