Volumetric Computed Tomography Angiography in the Evaluation of Mediastinal Fluid Collections following Congenital Cardiac Surgery. (28th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roest, Arno A. W.; Roelofs, Joost; Hazekamp, Mark G.; Rijlaarsdam, Marry E. B.; Geleijns, Jacob; Kroft, Lucia J. M.
• Other Names: Celayir A. Academic Editor.; Czkwianianc E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-01-28
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/426923
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : We present 3 patients with 4 causes of mediastinal fluid collection after congenital cardiac surgery in this extended case report. Volumetric computed tomography played an essential role in diagnosing causes and extent, relevant to subsequent management. Recent advances in volumetric computed tomography allow fast and accurate imaging of cardiovascular and extravascular structures in children with acceptable radiation dose, providing a powerful imaging tool for the evaluation of complications after congenital cardiac surgery.