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Published on: January 27, 2023
Dual-source 256-MDCT for diagnosis of anomalous pulmonary venous drainage in pediatric population
Juan Manuel Bonelli-Sica1, Regina de la Mora-Cervantes, Mariana Diaz-Zamudio
1Radiology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano 15, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City, Distrito Federal 14080, Mexico.
Objective:
The purpose of this study is to describe the MDCT findings of anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (APVD) in a pediatric population using a 256-MDCT dual-source scanner with a high-pitch protocol.
Conclusion:
MDCT is a fast and noninvasive technique that allows detailed and comprehensive visualization of APVD characteristics in a pediatric population. High-pitch acquisitions with scanners using a high volume of coverage permit low radiation doses and are an accurate modality for assessing these patients.
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