RETROGRADE CATHETER AORTOGRAPHY IN DISSECTING AORTIC ANEURYSMS

Abstract
Retrograde femoral aortography is the definitive diagnostic method of choice for dissecting aneurysms of the aorta. [See figure in the pdf file] Sites of intimal tear and re-entry may be clearly demonstrated. Injections into both true and false lumens may be made. Our investigations with this method in a large series of cases have been without serious complications.