title: [How I investigate ... thoracic artery dissection].
abstract: Thoracic aortic dissection constitutes an acute pathology that requires a rapid, accurate and reliable diagnosis. The authors describe and illustrate the advantages and limitations of imaging modalities used in this pathology.
authors.affiliation: CHR de la Citadelle, Liège.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hubin
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hoffer
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ghaye
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Piérard
mesh_terms: D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D001027:Aortography; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic