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To evaluate the utility of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) as a noninvasive follow-up method for patients with chronic aortic dissections.

June 1, 1981Radiology

Computed tomography for follow-up of chronic aortic dissections.

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JGJ. David GodwinSeattle Pacific University KTKevin TurleyUniversity of Oregon RHRobert J. HerfkensStanford University

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Observational evaluation demonstrates structural complications and persistent false lumen patency in treated aortic dissection, highlighting computed tomography's utility for noninvasive follow-up.

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To evaluate the utility of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) as a noninvasive follow-up method for patients with chronic aortic dissections.
Performed contrast-enhanced computed tomography scans in a group of twelve patients previously treated for aortic dissection (N=12).
Evaluated vascular morphology, detection of re-dissection, aneurysmal expansion, and patency of the false lumen.
CT imaging successfully identified re-dissection, aneurysmal dilation of the aorta, and delayed filling of the false lumen.
Persistent patency of the false lumen was demonstrated in almost all postoperative cases.

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Godwin et al. (1981) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a820590184dca0d6958bf30 https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.139.3.7232732

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Observational evaluation demonstrates structural complications and persistent false lumen patency in treated aortic dissection, highlighting computed tomography's utility for noninvasive follow-up.

Computed tomography for follow-up of chronic aortic dissections.

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Computed tomography for follow-up of chronic aortic dissections.

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