Split-bolus CTA for mesenteric ischemia with a single scan opacifying arterial and mesenteric venous systems

European Radiology
Masoud NakhaeiOlga R Brook

Abstract

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of split-bolus single-scan computed tomography angiography (CTA) protocol for evaluation of acute mesenteric ischemia and alternate diagnoses. In this IRB-approved, HIPAA-compliant retrospective study, consecutive patients from 21 October 2016 to 6 May 2018 evaluated for mesenteric ischemia with split-bolus CTA (a single scan in concurrent arterial and portal venous phase) in a single tertiary academic institution were included. Intravenous contrast was administered on weight-based basis. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and superior mesenteric vein (SMV) attenuation and patency were performed by two independent reviewers. CT imaging findings were correlated with clinical reference outcomes. One hundred fifty-four patients (age 66.3 ± 14.1 years, BMI 27.3 ± 6, 86 (56%) female) were included. CTA studies were performed with a volumetric CT dose index of 15.9 ± 5.5 mSv and dose length product of 1042.9 ± 389.4 mGy cm. Average intravenous contrast volume administered was 164.3 ± 12.1 cc. SMA attenuation was 263.6 ± 92.4HU, SMV was 190 ± 50.2HU. Qualitative assessment of SMA and SMV showed good opacification in all patients. 17/154 (11%) patients were d...Continue Reading

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