Draped aorta: CT sign of contained leak of aortic aneurysms

To evaluate the usefulness of a new computed tomographic (CT) sign of "draped aorta" in the diagnosis of a contained leak in an aortic aneurysm. CT scans were retrospectively evaluated in 10 patients in whom an unidentifiable aortic wall and posterior aspect of the aorta that followed the...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inRadiology Vol. 199; no. 1; p. 41
Main Authors Halliday, K E, al-Kutoubi, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1996
Subjects
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Rupture - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:To evaluate the usefulness of a new computed tomographic (CT) sign of "draped aorta" in the diagnosis of a contained leak in an aortic aneurysm. CT scans were retrospectively evaluated in 10 patients in whom an unidentifiable aortic wall and posterior aspect of the aorta that followed the vertebral contour were seen. CT findings were compared with those at surgery. Seven patients had a deficient aortic wall and a contained leak. Two patients had a deficient wall and a mycotic aneurysm. One patient had a false aneurysm at the aortic graft anastomosis. On CT images, draping of the aorta if highly indicative of deficiency of the aortic wall and a contained leak.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.199.1.8633170