Multidetector Computed Tomography in Traumatic and Nontraumatic Aortic Emergencies: Emphasis on Acute Aortic Syndromes. Issue 3 (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sathiadoss, Paul; Haroon, Mohammad; Wongwaisayawan, Sirote; Krishna, Satheesh; Sheikh, Adnan M.
• Is Part Of: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal. Volume 71:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 322
• Page End: 334
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: acute aortic syndrome -- aortic emergency -- aortic dissection -- intramural hematoma -- penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer -- aortic aneurysm -- traumatic aortic injury -- intramural blood pool -- ulcer-like projection; Radiology, Medical -- Periodicals; Radiology, Medical -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1177/0846537120902069
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0846-5371

Abstract

Aortic emergencies comprise of a list of conditions which are uncommon but are potentially fatal. Prognosis is usually determined by emergent diagnosis and treatment and hence radiology plays a key role in patient management. In this article, we aim to review the various causes of aortic emergencies and the relevant imaging findings placing special emphasis on acute aortic syndromes.