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Comparison of three display methods for evaluating CT angiography data for the vascular assessment of renal donors

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In conclusion, CTA display methods are useful when evaluating renal vascular anatomy. Cinematic loop appears to be the most useful display method and is significantly more sensitive, specific, and accurate than the 3D-MIP or stack axial when identifying renal arterial anatomy.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S. Greene Street, 21201, Baltimore, MD

    Maria E. Pace M.D., Thorsten L. Krebs, Jade J. Wong-You-Cheong, Barry Daly, Steve M. Pomerantz & Eliot L. Siegel

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Pace, M.E., Krebs, T.L., Wong-You-Cheong, J.J. et al. Comparison of three display methods for evaluating CT angiography data for the vascular assessment of renal donors. J Digit Imaging 11 (Suppl 1), 145–148 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03168287

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