AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2016 Aug;207(2):434-41. doi: 10.2214/AJR.15.15685. Epub 2016 May 17.
Jones CS1, Verde F1, Johnson PT2, Fishman EK2.
OBJECTIVE: The subclavian arteries (SCAs) may exhibit a wide spectrum of nontraumatic pathologic conditions ranging from common diseases, such as atherosclerosis, to vascular emergencies that are associated with a high morbidity and high mortality, such as type A aortic dissection and acute arterial thrombosis. MDCT angiography is an excellent modality to diagnose pathologic conditions of the SCAs.
CONCLUSION: Optimization of CT acquisition protocols and interactive interpretation with 2D multiplanar reformatting and 3D rendering techniques are critical for diagnostic accuracy.