Intracranial aneurysms (IA) are often asymptomatic and have a prevalence of 3 to 5% in the
adult population. The risk of IA rupture is low, however when it occurs half of the patients …

Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) is an essential diagnostic modality for
many clinical algorithms. This is particularly true with regard to the evaluation of …

This article proposes a revolutionary three-way multi-attribute model in response to the
increased complexity and risk in decision-making processes. This model combines three …

Computed tomography has had an increasing role in the evaluation of patients after blunt
trauma. Important findings in thoracic trauma include acute traumatic aortic injury …

Aortic dissection is the most frequent cause of aortic emergency, and its outcome is still
frequently fatal. The management of this pathology has changed with the development of …

This study aims to evaluate the radiation dose during five computed tomography
angiography (CTA) examinations performed with a GE Light Speed 16 (16-slice) and a …

Background: Intravenous contrast agents are routinely used in CT imaging to enable the
visualization of intravascular pathology, such as with abdominal aortic aneurysms. However …

The acceptance of brain death by society has allowed for the discontinuation of “life support”
and the transplantation of organs. The standard clinical criteria for brain death, when …

Deep learning-based automated segmentation of vascular structures in preoperative CT
angiography (CTA) images contributes to computer-assisted diagnosis and interventions …

Contrast media are widely diffused in biomedical imaging, due to their relevance in the
diagnosis of numerous disorders. However, the risk of adverse reactions, the concern of …