MSCT Imaging Of Ascending Aorta – Special Emphasis On Post-Operative Imaging

MSCT Imaging Of Ascending Aorta

Abstract

Background: MSCT is an excellent modality for noninvasive imaging of ascending aorta pathologies and post-operative status. Techniques for repair of the aorta currently include open and endovascular methods, hybrid approaches, minimally-invasive techniques, and aortic branch vessel reimplantation or bypass. Hence collaboration among radiologists and cardiothoracic vascular surgeons is essential. An awareness of the various surgical techniques, expected postoperative appearance, and potential complications is essential for radiologists. Methods: We studied a total of 100 patients on MSCT during the period 2014 to 2018. Results: This study is aimed at detail MSCT imaging appearances of Ascending Aorta abnormalities and special emphasis on appearances of post-operative Ascending Aorta – Normal findings as well as complications. The value of three-dimensional image evaluation will also be emphasized. Conclusions: Advances in MSCT scanners and ECG gating techniques have resulted in superior image quality of the ascending aorta and increased the use of CT angiography for evaluating the postoperative ascending aorta. Familiarity with these procedures and their imaging features are required to identify normal postoperative appearances and complications.[Rana Y Natl J Integr Res Med, 2019; 10(2):35-40]