Computed Tomography Scanning for Sternal Wound Infections: A Systematic Review.
Manasi Mahesh ShirkeCatherine DominicPradipta DebnathJesvin SunnyMawiyah HaqHamza NawazAmer HarkyPublished in: The Ulster medical journal (2024)
CT scanning is a novel and emerging methodology for imaging in SWI and post-sternotomy complications, hence increased research is required to expand the literature on this area as well as the creation of guidelines and cut-offs or signs for radiology professionals to identify and determine the extent of infection.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- high resolution
- dual energy
- electron microscopy
- positron emission tomography
- image quality
- contrast enhanced
- systematic review
- artificial intelligence
- magnetic resonance imaging
- clinical practice
- mass spectrometry
- aortic valve replacement
- magnetic resonance
- heart failure
- photodynamic therapy
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- left ventricular
- coronary artery disease
- pet ct
- aortic stenosis