Soulen R L, Donner R M
Radiol Clin North Am. 1985 Dec;23(4):727-36.
Two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have greatly enhanced the noninvasive diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the thoracic aorta. Both sonic and magnetic resonance techniques can obviate preoperative invasive studies, and both provide an excellent means of follow-up. Ultrasound will likely remain the most valuable modality in neonates, while MRI promises to make an important contribution in older children and adults.
二维超声心动图、多普勒超声和磁共振成像（MRI）极大地提高了胸主动脉先天性异常的无创诊断水平。超声和磁共振技术都可以避免术前的侵入性检查，并且都提供了很好的随访手段。超声可能仍将是新生儿最有价值的检查方式，而MRI有望在大龄儿童和成人中发挥重要作用。
