Published in Cancer Weekly, May 4th, 2004
"Due to several distinct advantages over conventional angiography (including minimal invasiveness, lower cost, and lower ionizing radiation exposure for patients and staff), computed tomography (CT) angiography has replaced diagnostic conventional angiography in several clinical situations," investigators in Italy report.
"The recent introduction of multislice CT (MSCT) scanners has significantly improved CT angiographic applications, especially in the evaluation of the mesenteric vasculature. Thin-slice collimation protocols associated with...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2004-05-04)
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