Multi-phase postmortem CT angiography: recognizing technique-related artefacts and pitfalls.

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ID Serval
serval:BIB_77020EA461AB
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Multi-phase postmortem CT angiography: recognizing technique-related artefacts and pitfalls.
Périodique
International Journal of Legal Medicine
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Bruguier C., Mosimann P.J., Vaucher P., Uské A., Doenz F., Jackowski C., Mangin P., Grabherr S.
ISSN
1437-1596 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0937-9827
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2013
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
127
Numéro
3
Pages
639-652
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tPublication Status: ppublish
Résumé
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Multi-phase postmortem CT angiography (MPMCTA) is increasingly being recognized as a valuable adjunct medicolegal tool to explore the vascular system. Adequate interpretation, however, requires knowledge about the most common technique-related artefacts. The purpose of this study was to identify and index the possible artefacts related to MPMCTA.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: An experienced radiologist blinded to all clinical and forensic data retrospectively reviewed 49 MPMCTAs. Each angiographic phase, i.e. arterial, venous and dynamic, was analysed separately to identify phase-specific artefacts based on location and aspect.
RESULTS: Incomplete contrast filling of the cerebral venous system was the most commonly encountered artefact, followed by contrast agent layering in the lumen of the thoracic aorta. Enhancement or so-called oedematization of the digestive system mucosa was also frequently observed.
CONCLUSION: All MPMCTA artefacts observed and described here are reproducible and easily identifiable. Knowledge about these artefacts is important to avoid misinterpreting them as pathological findings.
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Oui
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07/06/2013 10:35
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14/02/2022 7:55
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