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COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY FOR FOLLOW-UP OF CHRONIC AORTIC DISSECTIONS RADIOLOGY Godwin, J. D., Turley, K., Herfkens, R. J., Lipton, M. J. 1981; 139 (3): 655-660

Abstract

Patients who have chronic dissections of the aorta are prone to re-dissection, extension of dissection, aortic aneurysm, and aortic rupture. Computed tomography (CT) with contrast enhancement provides a convenient, noninvasive method for follow-up of these patients. We used CT in a group of twelve patients who were treated for aortic dissection. CT demonstrated re-dissection, aneurysmal dilation of the aorta, and delayed filling of the false lumen. CT also showed persistent patency of the false lumen in almost all of the postoperative cases.

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