Benign mesenteric disease demands views other than axial CT

May 16, 2008 Benign mesenteric disease demands views other than axial CT Shalmali Pal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A comprehensive CT evaluation of the abdomen requires analysis of the mesenteric vasculature above and beyond the axial plane, according to Dr. Elliot Fishman, director of diagnostic radiology and body CT at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital. He discussed some of the non-neoplastic disease states that benefit from advanced visualization. "What I'm going to look at is an area that has a lot of potential for misdiagnosis. It's also an area where 3D imaging is very critical when used on a routine basis," Fishman said.

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