Pitfalls of multi slice computed tomography

Multi slice computed tomography is increasingly being used as a diagnostic modality in congenital heart disease in place of angiography. We report a six year old child with Tetralogy of Fallot in whom multi slice computed tomography (CT) gave incomplete information. The child subsequently needed ang...

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Published in:Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2008-06, Vol.24 (2), p.148-150
Main Authors: Dixit, Mahadev, Gan, Mohan, Kuttikot, Pradeep Kizakke, Nishanimath, Narendra, Johari, Raghav, Dayal, Aruneshwari
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Summary:Multi slice computed tomography is increasingly being used as a diagnostic modality in congenital heart disease in place of angiography. We report a six year old child with Tetralogy of Fallot in whom multi slice computed tomography (CT) gave incomplete information. The child subsequently needed angiography and a change in the operative plan.
ISSN:0970-9134
0973-7723
DOI:10.1007/s12055-008-0024-2