Computed tomography (CT), especially multidetector row CT (MDCT), is often the preferred
imaging test used for evaluation of nontraumatic thoracic aortic abnormalities. Unenhanced …

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the most commonly
used imaging examinations to evaluate thoracic aortic diseases because of their high spatial …

This article describes the evolving role of echocardiography for the detection and evaluation
of thoracic aortic aneurysms. A brief summary of the clinical, anatomical, and pathological …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is the most common pathology of the thoracic aorta. The
incidence of TAA is increasing and the true incidence of TAA is likely to be higher than …

CT angiography is the imaging modality of choice for the pre-and postsurgical evaluation of
patients with pathologies of the thoracic aorta. The purpose of this review is to familiarize the …

Accurate diagnosis of aneurysms of the thoracic aorta and its major branches can easily be
performed by CT scanning of the mediastinum. The use of contrast enhancement aids in the …

In the few years since its introduction, computed tomography (CT) has established its
usefulness for several aspects of thoracic imaging, particularly for evaluating mediastinal …

Recent advancement of MDCT provides high-resolution axial images with optimal contrast
enhancement and 3D reformatted images of the thoracic aorta. MDCT is now playing a …

BACKGROUND: For patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA), aortic size on imaging is
widely used to guide clinical decision making. This study examined the impact of …

Acute thoracic aortic syndromes encompass a spectrum of emergencies including aortic
dissection, intramural haematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer and aneurysm rupture …