The Rise of Contrast-enhanced Roentgenology: An Illustrated and Chronological Overview
Author(s) -
R. Van Tiggelen
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the belgian society of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1780-2393
DOI - 10.5334/jbr-btr.1222
Subject(s) - contrast (vision) , medicine , radiology , magnetic resonance imaging , radiological weapon , computed tomography , contrast enhancement , nuclear medicine , computer science , artificial intelligence
Contrast opacification of the vascular system has become the mainstay of radiological examinations. This brief illustrated and chronological historical overview commences with the vascular opacification on a corpse via direct puncture of the aorta at both the thoracic and the abdominal levels and ends with the analogous exams on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) via peripheral venous puncture.
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