Computed tomography in dissection of the thoracic aorta

Eleven patients presenting with thoracic aortic dissection were studied by computed tomography (CT). CT was usually performed with knowledge of the angiographic diagnosis. In eight cases, CT was definitive. This group included all six patients who received intravenous contrast material by bolus infu...

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Published in:	Radiology Vol. 136; no. 1; p. 135
Main Authors:	Gross, S C, Barr, I, Eyler, W R, Khaja, F, Goldstein, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1980
Subjects:	Aneurysm, Dissecting - diagnostic imaging Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging Aortography Female Humans Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Eleven patients presenting with thoracic aortic dissection were studied by computed tomography (CT). CT was usually performed with knowledge of the angiographic diagnosis. In eight cases, CT was definitive. This group included all six patients who received intravenous contrast material by bolus infusion. An algorithmic approach to patients with possible aortic dissection is suggested.
ISSN:	0033-8419
DOI:	10.1148/radiology.136.1.7384487