Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of major thoracic vessels in children—A pictorial assay on common findings also discussing CTA technique

CTA plays an important role in evaluation of the major thoracic vessels in children. The purpose of this review is to describe the application of CTA in evaluation of the thoracic aorta, the pulmonary arteries and veins, and potential aortic-pulmonary collaterals.Indications, consideration, technical details of how to perform these investigations in children, restrictions and representative illustration are presented and discussed.