title: Dual-slice helical CT of the thoracic aorta.
abstract: With the advent of helical CT, the capability of noninvasive imaging of the thoracic aorta has been enhanced considerably. In this article, we describe the potential of helical CT using dual-slice technology to evaluate thoracic aortic diseases such dissection, aneurysm, trauma, infection, inflammation, thromboembolic disease, and postoperative complications. Technical considerations for optimal CT imaging as well as limitations of helical CT are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University René Descartes, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mesurolle
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Qanadli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Merad
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: El Hajjam
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mignon
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lacombe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013625:Takayasu Arteritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging