Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 1-11 , January 2006

Saline Chasing Technique with Dual-Syringe Injector Systems for Multi-Detector Row Computed Tomographic Angiography: Rationale, Indications, and Protocols

  • Mark A. Auler, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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  • Terry Heagy, RT

      Affiliations

    • Medrad Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.
    • T.H. is an employee of Medrad Inc., Pittsburgh, PA. U.J.S. received a research grant provided by Medrad.
    • ,
  • Lejla Aganovic, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
    • ,
  • Robin Brothers, RT

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
    • ,
  • Philip Costello, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
    • ,
  • U. Joseph Schoepf, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: U. Joseph Schoepf, MD, Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425.

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PII: S0363-0188(05)00061-7

doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2005.10.001

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 1-11 , January 2006

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