Abdominal aortic aneurysm CT

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Contrast CT

 * Provides detailed anatomic information and is valuable in planning AAA repair
 * The disadvantages include:
 * Nephrotoxicity
 * Cost
 * Exposure to radiation
 * Suboptimal visualization of the origins of the aortic branch vessels
 * Occasionally, inaccurate localizing of the aneurysmal neck

Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson M.S., M.D.