The role of multi-detector computed tomography in assessment of pulmonary venous abnormalities on PRE ablation mapping for atrial fibrillation

Abstract Background A wide variety of congenital thoracic aortic variants and pathological anomalies could be assessed recently in diagnostic and interventional radiology. Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) is one of the most important non-invasive diagnostic tools for their detection. The aim of the study was to evaluate role of MDCT scanning for diagnosis of thoracic aortic anatomic variants and diseases in pediatric patients. Results Thirty patients (15 male and 15 female), mean age (8.49 ± 20.29 months) were diagnosed with different thoracic aortic anomalies by MDCT then confirmed by surgical results. MDCT was more sensitive than echocardiography in detection of hypo plastic arch, vascular rings, interrupted aortic arch anomalies, and aortic coarctation. Both MDCT and echocardiography showed 100% sensitivity in their detection of TGA, TOF, and PDA. MDCT detected 6 cases of right-sided aortic arch while echo missed 2 cases. Different aortic arch branching patterns and coronary origin were better demonstrated by MDCT. Conclusion 320-Multi-detector computed tomography is a reliable tool for optimal detection of thoracic aortic anomalies and preoperative planning.

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ROLE OF MULTI DETECTOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN ASSESSMENT OF ACUTE SMALL BOWEL DISEASES

ALEXMED ePosters ◽

10.21608/alexpo.2021.82731.1194 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

pp. 0-0

Author(s):

Ahmed Amer

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Small Bowel ◽

Bowel Diseases ◽

Small Bowel Diseases ◽

Multi Detector Computed Tomography

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Role of Multi Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) in Preoperative Staging of Pancreatic Carcinoma

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2017/26734.9789 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Soumil Singhal

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Pancreatic Carcinoma ◽

Preoperative Staging ◽

Multi Detector Computed Tomography

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The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cardiac Computed Tomography in the Assessment of Left Atrial Anatomy, Size, and Function

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/247865 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Petr Kuchynka ◽

Jana Podzimkova ◽

Martin Masek ◽

Lukas Lambert ◽

Vladimir Cerny ◽

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Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Left Atrial ◽

Cardiac Computed Tomography ◽

Left Atrial Volume ◽

Detailed Knowledge ◽

Long Term Outcome ◽

And Function

In the last decade, there has been increasing evidence that comprehensive evaluation of the left atrium is of utmost importance. Numerous studies have clearly demonstrated the prognostic value of left atrial volume for long-term outcome. Furthermore, advances in catheter ablation procedures used for the treatment of drug-refractory atrial fibrillation require the need for detailed knowledge of left atrial and pulmonary venous morphology as well of atrial wall characteristics. This review article discusses the role of cardiac magnetic resonance and computed tomography in assessment of left atrial size, its normal and abnormal morphology, and function. Special interest is paid to the utility of these rapidly involving noninvasive imaging methods before and after atrial fibrillation ablation.

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