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British Journal of Radiology (1989) 62, 117-120
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The British Journal of Radiology, Vol 62, Issue 734 117-120, Copyright © 1989 by British Institute of Radiology

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Intravenous digital subtraction angiography in non-specific aorto-arteritis

S Sharma, S Aggarwal, KK Talwar and M Rajani
Division of Radiodiagnosis, India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

We have studied 40 patients with non-specific aorto-arteritis (Takayasu's disease) using intravenous digital subtraction angiography (DSA). The aorta, its major branches and (in 18 patients) pulmonary arteries were evaluated to determine the degree and extent of involvement. No complications related to the procedure were encountered. Good quality diagnostic images were obtained in 39 out of 43 instances. The unsuccessful examinations were in patients with congestive cardiac failure, and in one patient who would not co-operate. Aortic wall thickness and mild involvement of the descending aorta in the region of the diaphragm could not be assessed. Intravenous DSA is acceptable for the diagnosis and follow-up of aorto-arteritis in suitable patients.




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