Comparison of three display methods for evaluating CT angiography data for the vascular assessment of renal donors

M E Pace; T L Krebs; J J Wong-You-Cheong; B Daly; S M Pomerantz; E L Siegel

doi:10.1007/BF03168287

Comparison of three display methods for evaluating CT angiography data for the vascular assessment of renal donors

J Digit Imaging. 1998 Aug;11(3 Suppl 1):145-8. doi: 10.1007/BF03168287.

Authors

M E Pace¹, T L Krebs, J J Wong-You-Cheong, B Daly, S M Pomerantz, E L Siegel

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore 21201.

Abstract

In conclusion, CTA display methods are useful when evaluating renal vascular anatomy. Cinematic loop appears to be the most useful display method and is significantly more sensitive, specific, and accurate than the 3D-MIP or stack axial when identifying renal arterial anatomy.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Angiography / methods*
Computer Systems
Data Display*
Female
Humans
Kidney / blood supply*
Kidney / diagnostic imaging
Kidney Transplantation / diagnostic imaging*
Living Donors*
Male
Middle Aged
Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging
Renal Veins / diagnostic imaging
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*