[CT Angiography for the pre- and postoperative evaluation of the thoracic aorta]

Rofo. 2011 Apr;183(4):334-46. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1245905. Epub 2010 Dec 20.
[Article in German]

Abstract

CT angiography is the imaging modality of choice for the pre- and postsurgical evaluation of patients with pathologies of the thoracic aorta. The purpose of this review is to familiarize the reader with the technical principle, recent technical developments and requirements for specific examination protocols and image interpretation, and to highlight common pathologies and findings.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery*
  • Aortography*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed*