Erratum zu: Kontrastmittel in der Radiologie

Abstract

The use of intravenous contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging {(MRI)} has become well established clinical practice. Contrast agents provide additional information in many applications. Gadolinium chelates constitute the largest group of {MR} contrast agents and are considered to be safe. Different groups of contrast agents are established for clinical application: low concentrated gadolinium chelates, high concentrated gadolinium chelates, superparamagnetic iron oxide particles and hepatobiliary contrast agents. The review discusses the clinical applications and the safety issues involved with administration of intravenous contrast agents in {MR} imaging. Several approaches of intravascular or blood pool agents are also presented.