Mesenteric arterial variations detected at MDCT angiography of abdominal aorta

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Apr;192(4):1097-102. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.1532.

Abstract

Objective: The purposes of this essay are to outline MDCT angiographic techniques for the evaluation of the mesenteric arterial vasculature and to review anatomic variants depicted on MDCT angiograms.

Conclusion: MDCT angiography has distinct advantages over conventional angiography in imaging of the mesenteric arterial vasculature.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiography / methods*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Mesentery / blood supply*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*