Johnson Tiffanie R
Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 Barnhill Drive, Riley Research Rm 127, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Pediatr Cardiol. 2010 Apr;31(3):430-7. doi: 10.1007/s00246-010-9668-y. Epub 2010 Feb 18.
Conotruncal cardiac defects make up a significant portion of congenital heart disease. For proper diagnosis and subsequent care of patients with these defects, different and sometimes multiple imaging modalities are needed at various stages of care. This article reviews the characteristics of some of the most common conotruncal defects and the imaging options available along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Intricate knowledge of the capabilities of each modality will aid the practitioner in making optimal clinical decisions.
圆锥干心脏缺陷占先天性心脏病的很大一部分。为了对患有这些缺陷的患者进行正确诊断和后续护理，在护理的各个阶段需要不同的、有时是多种成像方式。本文回顾了一些最常见的圆锥干缺陷的特征以及可用的成像选项，以及每种成像方式的优缺点。对每种成像方式能力的深入了解将有助于从业者做出最佳临床决策。
