Demonstration of the pericardium and pericardial effusion by computed tomography

Characteristic computed tomographic findings were present in two patients with confirmed pericardial effusion. A review of 30 chest scans without evidence of heart disease showed that the pericardium can be seen in the majority of cases.

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Published in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography Vol. 3; no. 5; p. 601
Main Authors:	Houang, M T, Arozena, X, Shaw, D G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-10-1979
Subjects:	Aged Female Heart Diseases - diagnostic imaging Humans Male Pericardial Effusion - diagnostic imaging Pericardium - diagnostic imaging Radiographic Image Enhancement Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Characteristic computed tomographic findings were present in two patients with confirmed pericardial effusion. A review of 30 chest scans without evidence of heart disease showed that the pericardium can be seen in the majority of cases.
ISSN:	0363-8715
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-197910000-00005