Magnetic Resonance Angiography for the Diagnosis of Renal Artery Stenosis: A Meta-analysis

AIM: To review the published literature comparing the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with and without gadolinium in diagnosing renal artery stenosis, using catheter angiography as reference. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed of English language article...

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Published in:Clinical radiology 2002-07, Vol.57 (7), p.617-624
Main Authors: Tan, K.T., van Beek, E.J.R., Brown, P.W.G., van Delden, O.M., Tijssen, J., Ramsay, L.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Contrast Media
Gadolinium
Humans
hypertension, renal artery, diagnosis, MRI, gadolinium, meta-analysis
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Radiography
Renal Artery Obstruction - diagnostic imaging
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:AIM: To review the published literature comparing the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with and without gadolinium in diagnosing renal artery stenosis, using catheter angiography as reference. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed of English language articles identified by computer search using PubMed/MEDLINE, followed by extensive bibliography review from 1985 to May 2001. Inclusion criteria were: (1) blinded comparison with catheter angiography; (2)indication for MRA stated; (3) clear descriptions of imaging techniques; and (4) interval between MRA and catheter angiography
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1053/crad.2002.0941