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Arterial structures of the chest and abdomen at computer tomography

A Kolbenstvedt, F Kolmannskog, T Aakhus

    Acta Radiologica: Diagnosis
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study reviews normal and abnormal arterial structures identified in 1810 CT scans of the chest and abdomen. It highlights the radiologic significance of these arterial findings.

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Vascular Imaging
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Arterial structures in the chest and abdomen are crucial for diagnosing various conditions.
    • Accurate identification of normal and abnormal vasculature is essential for patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To illustrate normal and abnormal arterial structures using cross-sectional imaging.
    • To emphasize the radiologic importance of these identified arterial features.

    Main Methods:

    • Selection of cross-sections from 1810 computed tomography (CT) examinations of the chest and abdomen.
    • Analysis of identified arterial structures for normality and abnormality.

    Main Results:

    • A curated set of cross-sections demonstrating key normal and abnormal arterial presentations.
    • Radiologic significance of depicted arterial structures is detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides visual examples of arterial anatomy and pathology on CT.
    • Understanding these cross-sections aids in the radiologic interpretation of chest and abdominal vasculature.

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