Computed tomography angiography (CTA) to prove circulatory arrest for the diagnosis of brain death in the context of organ transplantation

Rieke, A; Regli, B; Mattle, H P; Brekenfeld, C; Gralla, J; Schroth, G; Ozdoba, C (2011). Computed tomography angiography (CTA) to prove circulatory arrest for the diagnosis of brain death in the context of organ transplantation. Swiss medical weekly, 141, w13261. Muttenz: EMH Schweizerischer Ärzteverlag 10.4414/smw.2011.13261

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For the determination of brain death (BD) in potential organ donors, confirmatory tests that show cessation of cerebral circulation are used in many countries. Conventional angiography is considered the golden standard among these ancillary examinations. In recent years other angiographic techniques such as CT angiography (CTA) have been increasingly employed to establish the diagnosis of BD. We report our experience with CTA in this setting.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine (DRNN) > Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesiology (DINA) > Clinic of Intensive Care

UniBE Contributor:

Rieke, Alexander, Regli, Bruno, Brekenfeld, Caspar, Gralla, Jan, Schroth, Gerhard, Ozdoba, Christoph

ISSN:

1424-7860

Publisher:

EMH Schweizerischer Ärzteverlag

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:15

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:03

Publisher DOI:

10.4414/smw.2011.13261

PubMed ID:

21971739

Web of Science ID:

000295936200003

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/4023 (FactScience: 208132)

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