Are spiral CT and multiplanar TEE as valuable as MR imaging in the diagnosis of thoracic aortic dissection?
Spiral CT and multiplanar TEE are effective alternatives to MRI for detecting thoracic aortic dissection, with spiral CT offering superior assessment of supraaortic branches.
Spinal CT and multiplanar TEE are as valuable as MR imaging in the detection of thoracic aortic dissection. In the assessment of the supraaortic branches, spiral CT is superior (P<.05).
Sommer et al. (Wed,) studied this question.