Why the study?
Are spiral CT and multiplanar TEE as valuable as MR imaging in the diagnosis of thoracic aortic dissection?
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.
Spiral CT or multiplanar TEE may be considered when MR is unavailable for thoracic aortic dissection; leaves open prospective validation of diagnostic performance.
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).
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Sommer et al. (1996) studied this question.