| Visualisation of non-invasive coronary bypass imaging: 4-row vs. 16-row multidetector computed tomography. | |
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PMID: 15490176 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the image quality of coronary artery bypass graft visualization in 4- and 16-row multidetector CT using multiple imaging reformations. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred sixteen patients underwent CT examination of the heart after receiving CABG. Group A (n=58) received 4-row MDCT; group B (n=58) received 16-row MDCT. Various bypass types such as LITA to LAD and venous grafts to the RCA and RCX were included in the study. A five-point Likert scale was used to grade image quality. Each bypass was reviewed under different imaging reformations: thin slap maximum intensity projection (MIP thin), multiplanar reformation (MPR) and volume rendering technique (VRT). Special attention was paid to the delineation of the distal anastomosis. Interobserver correlation was determined. RESUlts: From 289 bypass grafts examined, 279 (96.54%) were classified as patent and 10 (3.46%) as not patent. Except for the distal anastomosis, 16-row MDCT showed significantly better results for all segments of bypasses. Comparison of reformations within group A and B showed that MIP thin (P<0.05) and VRT (P<0.05) displayed better visualization as compared to MPR. CONCLUSION: Significantly better imaging of all bypass types is possible using 16-row MDCT as compared to 4-row MDCT. Assessment of the distal anastomosis yields no difference between 4- and 16-row technology. |
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Authors:
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M Fawad Khan; Christopher Herzog; Kai Landenberger; Adel Maataoui; Sven Martens; Hanns Ackermann; Anton Moritz; Thomas J Vogl |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2004-10-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European radiology Volume: 15 ISSN: 0938-7994 ISO Abbreviation: Eur Radiol Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-13 Completed Date: 2005-05-12 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9114774 Medline TA: Eur Radiol Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 118-26 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt/Main, Germany. fawad@gmx.de |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Coronary Artery Bypass / methods* Female Graft Occlusion, Vascular / radiography* Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods* |
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