Role of CT in the evaluation of congenital cardiovascular disease in children.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this review is to describe the role of CT in the evaluation of congenital cardiovascular disease in children. Clinical indications, imaging techniques, and illustrations of relevant conditions are presented.


CONCLUSIONS
CT accurately depicts many forms of congenital cardiovascular disease in children. It is particularly valuable in the assessment of extracardiac vascular anomalies and in the evaluation of postoperative complications.
Dillman
Jonathan R
JR
Section of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, C. S. Mott Children's Hospital, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5252, USA.
Hernandez
Ramiro J
RJ
D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media