MDCT evaluation of postoperative aortic root pseudoaneurysms: Imaging pearls and pitfalls

Linda C. Chu; Duke E. Cameron; Pamela T. Johnson; Elliot K. Fishman

doi:10.2214/AJR.11.7794

MDCT evaluation of postoperative aortic root pseudoaneurysms: Imaging pearls and pitfalls

Linda C. Chu, Duke E. Cameron, Pamela T. Johnson, Elliot K. Fishman

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. Aortic root pseudoaneurysm is a rare but potentially lethal complication after cardiac surgery. The objective of this article is to review the CT appearance of postoperative aortic root pseudoaneurysms, with emphasis on imaging pearls and pitfalls. CONCLUSION. The most common location for postoperative aortic root pseudoaneurysm is the graft anastomosis site. MDCT with ECG gating and multiplanar and 3D reconstruction can provide critical information for preoperative planning.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W84-W90
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	199
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.11.7794
State	Published - Jul 2012

Keywords

Aortic pseudoaneurysm
Aortic surgery
CT angiography

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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