Imaging Technique Accurate in Aneurysm Detection and Therapy Planning

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography is highly accurate in depicting intracranial aneurysms, according to a study published in the August issue of Radiology. In addition, MDCT angiography can be used to quickly determine the possibility of using minimally invasive treatment rather than open surgery. “MDCT angiography enables faster imaging and provides virtually unlimited viewing angles that can facilitate assessment of aneurysm therapy,” said Karsten Papke, M.D., lead author of the study from the Department of Radiology at Klinikum Duisburg in Germany.