Congenital Anomalies of the Aortic Arch: Evaluation with the Use of Multidetector Computed Tomography.
10.3348/kjr.2009.10.2.176
- Author:
Aysel TURKVATAN
1
;
Fatma Gul BUYUKBAYRAKTAR
;
Tulay OLCER
;
Turhan CUMHUR
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, TurkIye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. aturkvatan@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Note ; Review
- Keywords:
Aortic arch anomalies;
Multidetector computed tomography;
Angiography
- MeSH:
Aorta, Thoracic/*abnormalities/embryology/*radiography;
Contrast Media;
Humans;
Radiation Dosage;
Subclavian Artery/abnormalities/radiography;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed/*methods;
Triiodobenzoic Acids
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2009;10(2):176-184
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch have clinical importance, as the anomalies may be associated with vascular rings or other congenital cardiovascular diseases. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography enables one to display the detailed anatomy of vascular structures and the spatial relationships with adjacent organs; this ability is the greatest advantage of the use of MDCT angiography in comparison to other imaging modalities in the evaluation of the congenital anomalies of the aortic arch. In this review article, we illustrate 16-slice MDCT angiography appearances of congenital anomalies of the aortic arch.
