Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2672939 | Journal of Vascular Nursing | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Accurate mapping of the aortic aneurysm in relation to the renal artery is pivotal in the success of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Currently, contrast computed tomography (CT), a method of combining both angiography and CT scan, is being used in the evaluation and diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm. We report a series of cases in which contrast CT alone gave us misleading information on the true nature of the aneurysm in relation to the renal arteries. We conclude that the three-dimensional spiral CT reconstructed model provides better morphologic information for clinical decision-making than contrast CT alone.
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Authors
Amir M. Khan, Tanuj Lad, Sabu J. Jacobs,