Why the study?
Is computed tomography useful in differentiating penetrating aortic atherosclerotic ulcers from classic aortic dissection?
Population
Patients with penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers of the aorta presenting with back or chest pain
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May aid CT differentiation in select aortic cases; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Is computed tomography useful in differentiating penetrating aortic atherosclerotic ulcers from classic aortic dissection?
Computed tomography is a useful imaging modality for distinguishing penetrating aortic atherosclerotic ulcers from classic aortic dissection, which have different pathologic findings and clinical implications.
Welch et al. (1990) studied this question.
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