Diagnostic value of multi-slice spiral CT angiography in visceral aneurysm

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of multi-slice spiral CT angiography (MSCTA) in visceral aneurysm. Methods: Unenhanced and contrast-enhanced CT scans in 42 cases of visceral aneurysm were retrospectively analyzed. volume rendering and multiplanar reconstruction were performed to reconstruct the vascular images. Results: The relationship between parent arteries and 58 aneurysms found in 42 patients were displayed clearly. The aneurysms arose from the splenic artery (27, 46.6%), hepatic artery (6, 17.2%), mesenteric artery (7, 12.1%), celiac artery (8, 13.8%). Three of the aneurysms were ruptured (5.2%) and 8 were associated with parent artery stenosis (13.8%). Conclusion: MSCTA clearly depict visceral aneurysm and complications. (authors)