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Published on: November 1, 2018

Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch: evaluation with the use of multidetector computed tomography

Aysel Türkvatan1, Fatma Gül Büyükbayraktar, Tülay Olçer

  • 1Department of Radiology, TürkIye Yüksek Ihtisas Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. aturkvatan@yahoo.com

Korean Journal of Radiology
|March 10, 2009
PubMed

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Congenital aortic arch anomalies can cause serious health issues. Multidetector computed tomography angiography (MDCT) is a key imaging tool for diagnosing these vascular abnormalities and related conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch are clinically significant.
  • These anomalies can be associated with vascular rings and other congenital cardiovascular diseases.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the appearances of congenital anomalies of the aortic arch using 16-slice MDCT angiography.
  • To highlight the utility of MDCT angiography in evaluating these complex vascular structures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 16-slice Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) angiography studies.
  • Illustration of characteristic imaging findings for various aortic arch anomalies.
  • Focus on the anatomical details and spatial relationships provided by MDCT.

Main Results:

  • MDCT angiography provides detailed visualization of aortic arch anatomy.
  • It effectively demonstrates spatial relationships with adjacent organs.
  • Specific appearances of 16 congenital anomalies of the aortic arch are presented.

Conclusions:

  • MDCT angiography is a valuable imaging modality for congenital aortic arch anomalies.
  • Its ability to display detailed vascular anatomy is a significant advantage.
  • This review illustrates key MDCT findings for diagnosing these conditions.

Keywords:
AngiographyAortic arch anomaliesMultidetector computed tomography

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