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No significant correlations were found between DCE-derived parameters and clinical measures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The derived DCE protocol enables repeatable assessment of semiquantitative parameters of the aortic wall in AAA patients. 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