Evaluation of aortic dissection by ultrafast computed tomography

We report usefulness of ultrafast CT (UFCT) in evaluation of aortic dissection, according to the results of examination of 51 patients. By volume mode study of UFCT, aortic dissection was diagnosed in all patients. Fine structures such as intimal tear and ulcer-like projection were depicted in detail. Pulsatile movement of true and false channels was detected by cine study. Precise flow analysis of both channels was available by flow mode study of UFCT. In morphological and functional assessment of aortic dissection, UFCT is superior to conventional scanners, and may be preferable to DSA or MRI.