TY - JOUR
T1 - Imaging of the Aorta
T2 - Embryology and Anatomy
AU - Murillo, Horacio
AU - Lane, Michael J.
AU - Punn, Rajesh
AU - Fleischmann, Dominik
AU - Restrepo, Carlos S.
PY - 2012/6
Y1 - 2012/6
N2 - This review focuses on the embryology and anatomy of the aorta with some imaging examples. Dividing the aorta by segments of unique function and embryogenesis facilitates organizing the group of potential anomalies encountered. A basic understanding of the embryologic development of the aorta and its major branches helps in understanding and recognizing typical and atypical anatomic findings. Diagnostic imaging of the aorta and its major branches can be accomplished by invasive and noninvasive methods, based on the clinical scenario and the age of the patient. In this review, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examples are emphasized.
AB - This review focuses on the embryology and anatomy of the aorta with some imaging examples. Dividing the aorta by segments of unique function and embryogenesis facilitates organizing the group of potential anomalies encountered. A basic understanding of the embryologic development of the aorta and its major branches helps in understanding and recognizing typical and atypical anatomic findings. Diagnostic imaging of the aorta and its major branches can be accomplished by invasive and noninvasive methods, based on the clinical scenario and the age of the patient. In this review, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examples are emphasized.
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U2 - 10.1053/j.sult.2012.01.013
DO - 10.1053/j.sult.2012.01.013
M3 - Article
C2 - 22624964
AN - SCOPUS:84861393779
SN - 0887-2171
VL - 33
SP - 169
EP - 190
JO - Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
JF - Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
IS - 3
ER -