Wednesday 13 March 2019

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: CT vs Ultrasound

An Ultrasound of abdomen or an Echo may detect the aneurysm for the first time.

Ultrasound of abdomen
Ultrasound of abdomen


The precise evaluation is done by a CT-Aortogram.

CT-Aortogram
CT-Aortogram


This contrast CT would provide accurate information on the size, location, extent and branch involvement of the aneurysm.

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