Spiral CT of Non-Graft Post Cardiac Surgery Complications: A Pictorial Essay

Spiral ct is a rapidly growing method for noninvasive visualization of post-operative complications, including post-operative complications in cabg (coronary artery bypass graft). in the recent years, several different, yet more efficient types have been introduced with progressive improvement in the diagnostic accuracy in the detection of post-operative complications. the introduction of 64-slice technology, which allows high resolution as well as reconstructed images, has resulted in further progress in the diagnostic process. this kind of diagnostic equipment will spread rapidly in the world. although studies with large numbers of patients regarding spiral ct as a routine diagnostic method have not been reported, there is great need for it all over the world. in this article, we intend to review the spiral ct findings of non-graft complications in patients after cardiac surgery.