Mapping cerebral blood flow by xenon-enhanced computed tomography: clinical experience

Local cerebral blood flow was measured and mapped using xenon-enhanced x-ray transmission computed tomography. Studies involving 4-6 minutes of xenon-oxygen inhalation can be performed routinely in awake and anesthetized patients with acceptable patient tolerance and compliance. Several case studies...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 152; no. 2; p. 435
Main Authors Yonas, H, Good, W F, Gur, D, Wolfson, Jr, S K, Latchaw, R E, Good, B C, Leanza, R, Miller, S L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1984
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Aged
Arterial Occlusive Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Brain Death - diagnostic imaging
Brain Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery, Internal
Cerebrovascular Circulation
Cerebrovascular Disorders - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Xenon Radioisotopes
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Summary:Local cerebral blood flow was measured and mapped using xenon-enhanced x-ray transmission computed tomography. Studies involving 4-6 minutes of xenon-oxygen inhalation can be performed routinely in awake and anesthetized patients with acceptable patient tolerance and compliance. Several case studies of patients with acute and chronic ischemic injuries and other cerebral abnormalities are presented to illustrate characterization of flow pattern in normal and abnormal tissue, as well as the relevance of this flow information to clinical patient management.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.152.2.6739811