Key result
Proper MDCT evaluation after aortic root surgery differentiates normal postoperative changes from actionable complications.
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How can MDCT be used to evaluate complications after aortic root surgery?
How can MDCT be used to evaluate complications after aortic root surgery?
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Proper CT technique and understanding of findings are required to distinguish normal postoperative changes from complications requiring intervention after aortic root surgery.
OBJECTIVE: CT is the primary imaging modality used after aortic root repair. Distinction of normal findings from postoperative complications is imperative and requires optimization of acquisition parameters and interpretation with advanced postprocessing tools. CONCLUSION: After aortic root surgery, findings can be categorized as complications within the aorta, complications outside the aorta, and benign postoperative changes. Distinction of normal findings from postoperative complications requires proper CT technique and an understanding of CT findings that require intervention.
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Chu et al. (2013) conducted a review in Aortic root surgical complications. MDCT evaluation was evaluated. MDCT evaluation after aortic root surgery requires proper technique and understanding of findings to distinguish normal postoperative changes from complications requiring intervention.
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