Pediatric digital subtraction angiography

Conference · Fri Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5827059

Amundson, G M; Wesenberg, R L; Mueller, D L; Reid, R H

Experience with intravenous digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in infants and children is limited, although its relative rate of performance, low complication rate, and diagnostic accuracy indicate great potential. The authors performed 87 DSA examinations (74 patients) and obtained sufficient detail to facilitate diagnosis in most cases. The major problems of patient movement and overlapping vessels can be minimized by judicious use of sedation and strict attention to technique. Exposure of patients to radiation has not been a limiting factor since our system uses low exposure factors. Our results demonstrate that DSA has wide applicability to many organ systems and is especially useful in intracranial disease and for preoperative evaluation of neoplasms.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Calgary School of Medicine, Alberta
• OSTI ID: 5827059
• Report Number(s): CONF-8311191-
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 153:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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