New techniques in CT angiography.
Radiographics
; 26 Suppl 1: S45-62, 2006 Oct.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17050518
ABSTRACT
Computed tomographic (CT) angiography has been improved significantly with the introduction of four- to 64-section spiral CT scanners, which offer rapid acquisition of isotropic data sets. A variety of techniques have been proposed for postprocessing of the resulting images. The most widely used techniques are multiplanar reformation (MPR), thin-slab maximum intensity projection, and volume rendering. Sophisticated segmentation algorithms, vessel analysis tools based on a centerline approach, and automatic lumen boundary definition are emerging techniques; bone removal with thresholding or subtraction algorithms has been introduced. These techniques increasingly provide a quality of vessel analysis comparable to that achieved with intraarterial three-dimensional rotational angiography. Neurovascular applications for these various image postprocessing methods include steno-occlusive disease, dural sinus thrombosis, vascular malformations, and cerebral aneurysms. However, one should keep in mind the potential pitfalls of these techniques and always double-check the final results with source or MPR imaging.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Angiografia
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Interpretação de Imagem Radiográfica Assistida por Computador
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Intensificação de Imagem Radiográfica
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article