May 1, 1985Radiology

Thoracic aortic dissections: magnetic resonance imaging.

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Why the study?

Does magnetic resonance imaging accurately evaluate thoracic aortic dissections compared to CT and angiography in patients with documented dissections?

Population

6 patients with documented dissections of the thoracic aorta (two Type A, four Type B)

Comparison

Magnetic resonance imaging using a 0.6-Tesla… vs CT and angiography

Design

Case_series

Authors

MGMichael GeisingerHeidelberg University BRBarbara RisiusCleveland Clinic JOJohn O'Donnell

Discussion

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Implication

MR imaging supports evaluation of thoracic aortic dissections; leaves open prospective validation versus CT in larger cohorts.

Structured PICO

Does magnetic resonance imaging accurately evaluate thoracic aortic dissections compared to CT and angiography in patients with documented dissections?

Population

6 patients with documented dissections of the thoracic aorta (two Type A, four Type B)

Intervention

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using a 0.6-Tesla superconductive magnet (with cardiac gating in 5 cases)

Comparator

CT and angiography

Outcome

Demonstration of the dissection and differentiation of Type A from Type B dissectionssurrogate

MR imaging is an effective modality for evaluating thoracic aortic dissections, providing detailed anatomical and flow information comparable or superior to CT in most cases.

Cite This Study

Geisinger et al. (1985) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76fa2bdf493903fd1e9275 https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.155.2.3983391

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Thoracic aortic dissections: magnetic resonance imaging.

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Thoracic aortic dissections: magnetic resonance imaging.

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