title: Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of major thoracic vessels in children--a pictorial assay on common findings also discussing CTA technique.
abstract: CTA plays an important role in evaluation of the major thoracic vessels in children. The purpose of this review is to describe the application of CTA in evaluation of the thoracic aorta, the pulmonary arteries and veins, and potential aortic-pulmonary collaterals. Indications, consideration, technical details of how to perform these investigations in children, restrictions and representative illustration are presented and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Rama IV Road, Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand. pantrinavarat@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Panruethai
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Trinavarat
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013909:Thorax / Q000098:blood supply*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*