[Post-mortem angio-CT: a new diagnostic approach]

Rev Med Suisse. 2011 Jul 27;7(303):1507-10.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Post-mortem CT-angiography is a minimally invasive exam that allows the investigation of the vascular system in a very detailed way, impossible to realize during conventional autopsy. The research group for post-mortem angio-CT in Lausanne has developed a standardized protocol fora technique called "multi-phase post-mortem CT-angiography" that leads to an easy applicable performance of the exam and an increased diagnostic value. Additionally, new equipment including a perfusion device with single use sets as well as a special contrast agent for post-mortem investigations has been created. Using this technique, angio-CT permits to detect of the source of haemorrhages, vascular malformations, arteriosclerotic lesions as well as vascular occlusions and to visualize the vascular anatomy exactly.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Autopsy*
  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*