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Pediatric thoracic CT angiography.

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Frush, DP; Herlong, JR
Published in: Pediatr Radiol
January 2005

One of the principal benefits of contemporary multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) has been the ability to obtain high-quality data sets for evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The benefits of the greater number of detector rows and submillimeter image thicknesses were quickly recognized and are especially advantageous in children. For example, since imaging is performed so quickly, issues with motion are minimized. This is a substantial benefit of CTA compared with MR imaging, the traditional noninvasive cross sectional modality for pediatric cardiovascular imaging. This, together with faster and more powerful computers, including improved transfer and storage capabilities, offers improved depiction of the heart, great vessels, other vasculature, and adjacent intrathoracic structures in a fashion that is well accepted by clinical colleagues. In order to be successful, however, one must have an understanding of the technology and often unique technical considerations in infants and children. With this familiarity, excellent cardiovascular examinations can be performed even in the most challenging case.

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Pediatr Radiol

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ISSN

0301-0449

Publication Date

January 2005

Volume

35

Issue

1

Start / End Page

11 / 25

Location

Germany

Related Subject Headings

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
  • Male
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Contrast Media
  • Child, Preschool
  • Child
 

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Frush, D. P., & Herlong, J. R. (2005). Pediatric thoracic CT angiography. Pediatr Radiol, 35(1), 11–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-004-1348-8
Frush, Donald P., and J René Herlong. “Pediatric thoracic CT angiography.Pediatr Radiol 35, no. 1 (January 2005): 11–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-004-1348-8.
Frush DP, Herlong JR. Pediatric thoracic CT angiography. Pediatr Radiol. 2005 Jan;35(1):11–25.
Frush, Donald P., and J. René Herlong. “Pediatric thoracic CT angiography.Pediatr Radiol, vol. 35, no. 1, Jan. 2005, pp. 11–25. Pubmed, doi:10.1007/s00247-004-1348-8.
Frush DP, Herlong JR. Pediatric thoracic CT angiography. Pediatr Radiol. 2005 Jan;35(1):11–25.
Journal cover image

Published In

Pediatr Radiol

DOI

ISSN

0301-0449

Publication Date

January 2005

Volume

35

Issue

1

Start / End Page

11 / 25

Location

Germany

Related Subject Headings

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
  • Male
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Contrast Media
  • Child, Preschool
  • Child