Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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3D Multislice CT Angiography in Post-Aortic Stent Grafting: A Pictorial Essay

  • Sun, Zhonghua (Discipline of Medical Imaging, Department of Imaging and Applied Physics, Curtin University of Technology)
  • Published : 2006.09.30
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Abstract

Helical CT angiography has been widely used in both pre- and post-aortic stent grafting and it has been confirmed to be the preferred modality when compared to conventional angiography. The recent development of multislice CT (MSCT) has further enhanced the applications of CT angiography for aortic stent grafting. One of the advantages of MSCT angiography over conventional angiography is that the 3D reconstructions, based on the volumetric CT data, provide additional information during follow-up of aortic stent grafting. While endovascular repair has been increasingly used in clinical practice, the use of 3D MSCT imaging in endovascular repair continues to play an important role. In this pictorial essay, we aimed to discuss the diagnostic performance of 3D MSCT angiography in post aortic stent grafting, including the most commonly used surface shaded display, curvilinear reformation, the maximum intensity projection, volume rendering and virtual endoscopy. The advantages and disadvantages of each 3D reconstruction are also explored.

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