Are multiplanar reconstructions necessary in routine body computed tomography practice?: what is the published evidence?
OBJECTIVE
During computed tomography interpretation, some anatomical regions are optimally displayed in planes other than axial. The purpose of this review was to define best interpretative practice, by demonstrating through literature review and case demonstration the computed tomography applications that should routinely include multiplanar viewing of the volume.


CONCLUSIONS
Owing to multidetector-row computed tomography technology, multiplanar reconstructions not only have become realistic and reliable but also, in some clinical settings, have been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy and interpretation speed.
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Svati Singla
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Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiologic Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Johnson
Pamela T
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Horton
Karen M
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Fishman
Elliot K
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