Multidetector Computed Tomography: One-Stop-Shop Imaging Modality for Evaluation of Vascular Rings
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Although the barium esophagography can exclude the vascular ring, the direct visualization of the thoracic aorta is not possible [1]. Echocardiography can provide a good depiction of the mediastinal vessels and associated cardiovascular malformations. However, it is limited in patients with poor acoustic windows, and visualization of the trachea and esophagus can be difficult or impossible. Catheter angiography is invasive and does not have tomographic or multiplanar capability [1].
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