[Contrast enhancement effect of new oral agent (blueberry juice) for upper abdominal MR imaging]

Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi. 1994 May 25;54(6):539-41.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Manganese is known to affect relaxation times. Blueberry is naturally rich in manganese, and oral contrast effect by its squeezed juice (B. J) was expected. At some appropriate concentration of manganese within daily intake level, B. J worked as positive contrast agent on T1WIs and negative one on T2WIs simultaneously without any side effects. The negative effect on T2WIs could reduce ghost artifacts from motion of high intensity structures. B. J improved confirmation of gastroduodenal tract regardless of field strength and could be adapted for fast SE. We introduced a preliminary examination of B. J as an oral contrast agent for upper abdominal MRI.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / pathology*
  • Beverages*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Fruit*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*

Substances

  • Contrast Media