Computed tomographic arteriography of the liver

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.148.1.6304808· OSTI ID:5601365

Freeny, P C; Marks, W M

Computed tomographic arteriography (CTA) is one method of evaluating hepatic masses. It consists of simultaneous infusion of 30% iodinated contrast medium into the hepatic artery during computed tomography (CT). Twenty-two patients with suspected resectable hepatic tumors were evaluated prior to surgery. Initial imaging procedures included conventional CT, ultrasonography, scintigraphy, and selective angiography. CTA identified additional tumor nodules in 12 out of 22 patients (55%), rendering the initially detected neoplasms unresectable. However, 2 other patients were found to have a normal liver and thus were spared unnecessary laparotomy.

• Research Organization: Mason Clinic, Seattle, WA
• OSTI ID: 5601365
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 148:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
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DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
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LIVER CIRRHOSIS
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NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATIENTS
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
RADIOLOGY
SCINTISCANNING
TOMOGRAPHY
ULTRASONOGRAPHY