| The median arcuate ligament syndrome revisited by CT angiography and the use of ECG gating--a single centre case series and literature review. | |
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PMID: 18541631 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The significance of median arcuate ligament-associated coeliac axis compression can be readily delineated by CT angiography but is a source of some controversy in the literature, particularly given the relatively high incidence of this finding in otherwise asymptomatic individuals. This case series, with an emphasis on CT findings, aims to (i) illustrate the anatomy, (ii) elude to the variable outcome and uncertainty of those patients diagnosed, (iii) question the reliability of existing imaging techniques, with the additional use of multiphase electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated CT acquisition, and therefore (iv) augment the description of the currently recognized pathophysiology. We propose the clinical usefulness of ECG-gated vascular angiography, other than that necessary to image the coronary arteries, in vascular compression syndromes such as this. |
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Authors:
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N E Manghat; G Mitchell; C S Hay; I P Wells |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2008-06-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of radiology Volume: 81 ISSN: 1748-880X ISO Abbreviation: Br J Radiol Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-04 Completed Date: 2008-10-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373125 Medline TA: Br J Radiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 735-42 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Clinical Radiology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL68DH, UK. docnatman@msn.com |
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Abdominal Pain
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etiology* Adult Aged Arterial Occlusive Diseases / physiopathology, radiography* Celiac Artery / physiopathology, radiography* Coronary Angiography / methods Diaphragm / anatomy & histology, radiography Electrocardiography / methods* Female Hemodynamics / physiology* Humans Ligaments / anatomy & histology, radiography* Male Middle Aged Syndrome Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods |
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