Magnetic Resonance Imaging after Arterial Portography with Manganese Dipyridoxal Diphosphate

Abstract

After the injection of 10 mumol/kg MnDPDP into the superior mesenteric artery of pigs there is no significant difference in visceral organ enhancement compared to intravenous administration. The data suggests that the hepatocyte binding sites may be overwhelmed by this dose and/or injection rate of MnDPDP.