Imaging Challenges in Chronic Dissection. Seminars in roentgenology Shen, J., Mastrodicasa, D., Tse, J. R., Fleischmann, D. 2022; 57 (4): 345-356

Abstract

Chronic aortic dissection comprises a heterogeneous group of unrepaired and repaired disease requiring lifelong clinical and imaging surveillance. CT and MRI are the main imaging modalities for longitudinal surveillance, with growing interest in emerging imaging techniques for prognostic potential. Imaging difficulties span technical and diagnostic challenges, some of which are unique to the repaired aorta, with specific complications depending on the type of repair. This review describes existing and emerging imaging techniques, outlines the technical and diagnostic challenges encountered at CT and MRI, and highlights the diagnostic pitfalls of chronic aortic dissection.

View details for DOI 10.1053/j.ro.2022.06.002

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