Publication

Visualization of congenital thoracic vascular anomalies using multi-detector row computed tomography and two- and three-dimensional post-processing

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2007

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Citation
Schertler T, Wildermuth S, Teodorovic N, Mayer D, Marincek B, Boehm T. Visualization of congenital thoracic vascular anomalies using multi-detector row computed tomography and two- and three-dimensional post-processing. European journal of radiology 2007; 61:97-119.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
European journal of radiology 2007; 61
Publication Date
Jan 1, 2007
Issn Print
0720-048X
Pages
97-119
Brief description/objective

Anomalies of the vascular system are caused by false embryogenesis and are therefore present from birth. Single-detector row spiral computed tomography angiography (CTA) and multi-detector row computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) have gained increasing importance in the non-invasive assessment of vascular pathologies and replace conventional angiography in many cases. High-resolution volumetric datasets that are acquired during a single breath-hold give the possibility of two- (2D) and three-dimensional (3D)-post-processing. Due to post-processing, even complex vascular malformations are visualized in an understandable way. Furthermore, CTA, in contrast to conventional angiography, depicts not only the vascular structures but also allows assessment of the surrounding anatomical structures. We present cases of rare congenital anomalies of the thoracic vessels using MDCT with special respect to 2D- and 3D-post-processing.