Computed Tomography Angiography of the Thoracic Aorta

Radiol Clin North Am. 2016 Jan;54(1):13-33. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2015.08.004. Epub 2015 Oct 23.

Abstract

This article reviews the multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) imaging appearance of common entities that are part of the wide spectrum of diseases involving the thoracic aorta. Electrocardiogram-gated MDCT is poised to become the reference standard method in assessing the thoracic aorta. Reproducible images of the aorta can be acquired independent of operator skill.

Keywords: Acute aortic syndrome; Aneurysm; Angiography; Computed tomography; Dissection; Thoracic aorta.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography*