Maria Jose Martinez-Sapina Llanas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Alba Rois Siso MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jorge Rodriguez Antuna MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pablo Fernandez Armendariz MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Concepcion Crespo Garcia, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Fernando Rueda Nunez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To describe the semiology of different aortic pathologies in children and their findings at MDCT-Angiography. To know the indications of this technique and discuss their advantages and disadvantages in the evaluation of the aorta anomalies.

Aortic pathology in children is usually a congenital condition, and it can be an isolated anomaly or associated with Complex Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Aortic arch anomalies with all its variants, aberrant vessel anatomy, aortic coartation, seudocoartation and aortic interruption are the most common isolated abnormalities. Acquired aortic pathology is uncommon in children, and trauma, infections, inflammatory and connective diseases can affect the aorta. The echocardiography is diagnostic for aortic valve, but it is limited to assess aortic pathology. MR angiography is a good technique, but often is not available, requires anesthesia and occassionally is contraindicated. MDCTA with axial and 2D and 3D reformatted images depicts the aorta non-invasively, fast, and in exquisite detail, establishing the primary diagnosis. MDCTA also can be used in patients with known or suspected CHD for which further imaging is needed to evaluate aortic arch and great vessels. In the postoperative of CHD, MDCTA facilitates fast and comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular structures.

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Martinez-Sapina Llanas, M, Rois Siso, A, Rodriguez Antuna, J, Fernandez Armendariz, P, Crespo Garcia, C, Rueda Nunez, F, Role of Multidetector CT Angiography (MDCTA) in the Diagnosis of Congenital and Adquired Aortic Pathology in Pediatric Patients.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015231.html