[Radiologic diagnosis of dissecting aortic aneurysm].

Timely and accurate diagnosis of dissecting aneurysm of the aorta requires combined application of the current methods of examination among which are the obligatory routine X-ray examination, echocardiography and retrograde aortography. Indications to the use of roentgenokymography, tomography and computerized tomography are limited. Magnetic resonance tomography is a promising method for the diagnosis of dissecting aneurysm but is still not widely used. Use of intravenous digital subtraction angiography is justified in cases when retrograde aortography cannot be performed.