Computed tomographic arteriography (CTA) of the liver. Evaluation of technique, results and indications.
Computerized tomographic liver angiography was performed in 57 patients, of which 47 had metastatic disease. The goals of the investigation were to preoperatively 1. determine number, extent and nature of liver lesions, 2. define the hepatic vasculature. Early CTA could in 14 of the patients correctly direct further clinical management. CTA is a good examination modality for selecting candidates for liver surgery for neoplastic disease.
D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*