Clinical Evaluation of Intravenous Abdominal Aortography and Peripheral Arteriography

THE ROBB-STEINBERG method of visualization of the cardiovascular system by the rapid intravenous injection of concentrated organic iodides and precise roentgenography has been available since 1938.'Recently, modification of the method by the rapid, simultaneous, and bilateral injection of concentrated contrast media after accurate prediction of the circulation time has achieved abdominal aortography, peripheral arteriography, and cerebral angiography.4-5 Inexpensive needle stop-cock units, 12-gage syringes, and the use of roentgen equipment ordinarily on hand for gastrointestinal or genitourinary roentgenography make this method readily available and practical for use in the average well-equipped radiologic department. Almost 300 patients have had abdominal aortography and peripheral arteriography with the intravenous method. The purpose of this report is to reiterate the principles and emphasize the details of the method of intravenous abdominal aortography and peripheral arteriography and to discuss and illustrate its value for diagnosis of disease of the abdominal aorta and its branches.