MDCT evaluation of aortic root surgical complications.
OBJECTIVE
CT is the primary imaging modality used after aortic root repair. Distinction of normal findings from postoperative complications is imperative and requires optimization of acquisition parameters and interpretation with advanced postprocessing tools.


CONCLUSIONS
After aortic root surgery, findings can be categorized as complications within the aorta, complications outside the aorta, and benign postoperative changes. Distinction of normal findings from postoperative complications requires proper CT technique and an understanding of CT findings that require intervention.
1 The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, JHOC 3254, 601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287.
Linda C
LC
Chu
Pamela T
PT
Johnson
Duke E
DE
Cameron
Elliot K
EK
Fishman
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000465:Algorithms; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*