Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing
Computed tomography (CT) being performed with Valsalva is an efficacious and common technique performed to evaluate for abdominal hernias. In certain circumstances, Valsalva can generate sufficient intra-abdominal pressure to cause aortoiliac compression that can raise concerns for possible aortic a...
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| description | Computed tomography (CT) being performed with Valsalva is an efficacious and common technique performed to evaluate for abdominal hernias. In certain circumstances, Valsalva can generate sufficient intra-abdominal pressure to cause aortoiliac compression that can raise concerns for possible aortic atresia. Repeat CT without Valsalva generally demonstrates that these changes are transitory, and no further intervention is typically required. Given the ever-growing number of CTs with Valsalva being performed for hernia evaluation, clinicians involved in interpreting abdominal CTs should be aware of this concerning appearing but ultimately benign phenomenon. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-28004e6ee7114c028c49c70044565c512022-12-22T03:04:49ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332022-09-0117929272929Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowingAndrew Huang, MD0Victor Weiss, MD1Corresponding author.; University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 USAUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 USAComputed tomography (CT) being performed with Valsalva is an efficacious and common technique performed to evaluate for abdominal hernias. In certain circumstances, Valsalva can generate sufficient intra-abdominal pressure to cause aortoiliac compression that can raise concerns for possible aortic atresia. Repeat CT without Valsalva generally demonstrates that these changes are transitory, and no further intervention is typically required. Given the ever-growing number of CTs with Valsalva being performed for hernia evaluation, clinicians involved in interpreting abdominal CTs should be aware of this concerning appearing but ultimately benign phenomenon.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043322003971Abdominal aortaAortoiliac diseaseCT imaging |
| spellingShingle | Andrew Huang, MD Victor Weiss, MD Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing Radiology Case Reports Abdominal aorta Aortoiliac disease CT imaging |
| title | Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing |
| title_full | Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing |
| title_fullStr | Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing |
| title_short | Valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing |
| title_sort | valsalva maneuvers during computed tomography ct can demonstrate seemingly worrisome but ultimately transient aortoiliac narrowing |
| topic | Abdominal aorta Aortoiliac disease CT imaging |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043322003971 |
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