Spiral CT virtual endoscopy of abdominal arteries: clinical applications

Authors
Neri, E Bonanomi, G Vignali, C Cioni, R Ferrari, M Petruzzi, P Bartolozzi, C
Citation
E. Neri et al., Spiral CT virtual endoscopy of abdominal arteries: clinical applications, ABDOM IMAG, 25(1), 2000, pp. 59-61
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
ABDOMINAL IMAGING
ISSN journal
09428925 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
59 - 61
Database
ISI
SICI code
0942-8925(200001/02)25:1<59:SCVEOA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Virtual endoscopy enables the creation of endoluminal views of the aorta an d its branches by processing spiral computed tomographic (CT) images, there by allowing the preoperative and postoperative evaluations of abdominal aor tic aneurysms, aneurysms of the splenic, celiac, and common iliac arteries, and renal artery stenoses. Moreover, it is helpful for verifying the posit ion of stents and endoprostheses from within the aortic lumen. This method is a promising addition to spiral CT.