title: Computed Tomography Angiography of the Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Splenic Circulation.
abstract: Multidetector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) has become a routine imaging tool to assess visceral vascular anatomy and abdominal parenchymal pathology. Enhanced temporal resolution and rapid acquisition allow for precise delineation of arterial and venous anatomy. The excellent spatial resolution permits assessment of small parenchyma lesions and vasculature. The ability of CT to rapidly acquire data and reconstruct with thinner slices allows robust 3D mapping using maximum intensity projection before definitive surgical or interventional therapy. Emerging novel techniques of image acquisition offer sensitive methods for detecting enhancement and allow for virtual imaging subtraction, all while limiting the total radiation burden.
authors.affiliation: Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, White 270, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Price
authors.affiliation: Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, White 270, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Patino
authors.affiliation: Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, White 270, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: dsahani@mgh.harvard.edu.
authors.forename: Dushyant
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sahani
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography; D010179:Pancreas / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013154:Spleen / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
keywords: CT angiography; Dual-energy CT; Liver; Pancreas; Spleen