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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2022; 14(7): 180-193
Published online Jul 28, 2022. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v14.i7.180
Published online Jul 28, 2022. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v14.i7.180
Figure 9 Aortic calcification and thoracic structures.
Cardiac computed tomography is also important to identify prior coronary artery bypass graft locations (stars) and sternal distance to avoid complications, which can be increased in redo-surgery particularly with increased adhesions and friable structures due to infection.
- Citation: Hughes D, Linchangco R, Reyaldeen R, Xu B. Expanding utility of cardiac computed tomography in infective endocarditis: A contemporary review . World J Radiol 2022; 14(7): 180-193
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v14/i7/180.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v14.i7.180