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Cine CT diagnosis of pulmonary artery sling

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This report documents the use of a Cine CT scanner for documentation of pulmonary artery sling. The examination can be carried out on outpatients and involves only a peripheral venous contrast injection. Excellent visualization of the anatomy is obtained.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Allergy/Pulmonary Division, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

    P. McCray, S. Grandgeorge & J. Wagener

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 52242, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

    W. Smith & E. Frey

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  1. P. McCray
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McCray, P., Grandgeorge, S., Smith, W. et al. Cine CT diagnosis of pulmonary artery sling. Pediatr Radiol 16, 508–510 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02387969

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