Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Jun 2005
Comparative StudyHigh-dose Gd-DTPA vs. Bis-Gd-mesoporphyrin for monitoring laser-induced tissue necrosis.
To compare Bis-Gd-mesoporphyrin (Bis-Gd-MP), a contrast agent with a reported high affinity to necrotic tissue, with high-dose gadopentate dimeglumin (Gd-DTPA) for defining laser-induced muscle and liver necrosis by contrast-enhanced (CE) MRI. ⋯ Bis-Gd-MP and Gd-DTPA are equally well suited for postinterventional lesion assessment in LITT.