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Acute aortic abnormalities.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Coulam, CH; Rubin, GD
Published in: Semin Roentgenol
April 2001

Aneurysm and type B dissections account for most acute abdominal aortic abnormalities. The postsurgical aorta deserves special attention owing to the risk of complications. Most aortic abnormalities presenting acutely are emergencies that carry a high risk of mortality, and imaging plays a critical role in patient evaluation. Modern helical CT scanners provide excellent spatial resolution, are readily available, and allow for rapid imaging. For these reasons, helical CT angiography is the imaging modality of choice for initial evaluation of the acute aorta.

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Published In

Semin Roentgenol

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ISSN

0037-198X

Publication Date

April 2001

Volume

36

Issue

2

Start / End Page

148 / 164

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Vascular Fistula
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
  • Humans
  • Aortitis
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Diseases
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Angiography
 

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Coulam, C. H., & Rubin, G. D. (2001). Acute aortic abnormalities. Semin Roentgenol, 36(2), 148–164. https://doi.org/10.1053/sroe.2001.23049
Journal cover image

Published In

Semin Roentgenol

DOI

ISSN

0037-198X

Publication Date

April 2001

Volume

36

Issue

2

Start / End Page

148 / 164

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Vascular Fistula
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
  • Humans
  • Aortitis
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Diseases
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Angiography