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Time-Resolved, Dynamic Computed Tomography Angiography for Characterization of Aortic Endoleaks and Treatment Guidance via 2D-3D Fusion-Imaging
Published on: December 9, 2021
Centerline analysis of aortic CT angiographic examinations: benefits and limitations
Fabian Rengier1, Tim F Weber, Frederik L Giesel
1Department of Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, Heidelberg, Germany.
Objective:
The purpose of our study was to illustrate workflow, benefits, and limitations of centerline analysis compared with double oblique multiplanar reformations using aortic CT angiography data.
Conclusion:
Semiautomatic centerline analysis is beneficial for the assessment of aortic geometry and allows precise measurements of aortic diameters and lengths. It can be simple, fast, and reproducible, but it should be used with care considering its inherent limitations. Manually adjusted multiplanar reformations remain an essential tool for intuitive visualization of the vascular anatomy.
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