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Anatomy of the thoracic aorta: Magnetic resonance imaging and interpretation of flow phenomena

Morphologie de l'aorte thoracique en imagerie par résonance magnétique et interprétation des phénomènes de flux

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The authors present the results of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the investigation of the anatomy of the thoracic aorta in a group of eight volunteers and in one patient with presumptive Takayasu's disease but with normal aorta. Transaxial, coronal, sagittal and oblique slices were made and the morphologic results are presented. Major flow phenomena are also discussed and some examples given.

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Les auteurs présentent les résultats d'une investigation concernant l'imagerie par résonance magnétique de l'aorte thoracique d'après l'étude de huit volontaires et d'un patient suspect de maladie de Takayasu mais ayant une aorte morphologiquement normale. Des coupes axiales, frontales, sagittales et obliques ont été réalisées et les résultats morphologiques sont présentés. De plus, les principaux phénomènes de flux sont expliqués et des exemples de chacun sont montrés.

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  1. Service de Chirurgie Cardiovasculaire, Hôpital Bichat, 46, rue Henri-Huchard, 75018, Paris, France

    J. -L. de Brux

  2. Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Beaujon, 100, boulevard du Gal-Leclerc, 92000, Clichy, France

    Ph. Grenier & M. -T. Desbleds

  3. Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Broussais, 96, rue Didot, 75014, Paris, France

    J. -M. Pernes

  4. C.E.R.M. Buc, Yvelines, France

    J. -M. Pernes

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de Brux, J.L., Grenier, P., Pernes, J.M. et al. Anatomy of the thoracic aorta: Magnetic resonance imaging and interpretation of flow phenomena. Surg Radiol Anat 9, 141–149 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02086599

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