MR Angiography of the Spine and Spinal Cord

Application of spinal MRA requires knowledge of vascular anatomy, specifically the major intradural vessels, and careful implementation of 3D CE MRA techniques. The standard technique allows for more effective noninvasive screening for vascular lesions, particularly dural AVF, than magnetic resonance imaging alone. Preliminary results indicate that the fast technique may further improve characterization of normal and abnormal intradural vessels, especially if continued technical advances yield greater temporal resolution while maintaining adequate spatial resolution.