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====Disadvantages of Aortogram====
====Disadvantages of Aortogram====
:*The disadvantages of the [[aortogram]] are that it is an invasive procedure and it requires the use of [[iodinated contrast]] material.
:*The disadvantages of the [[aortogram]] are that it is an invasive procedure and it requires the use of [[iodinated contrast]] material.
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== References ==
== References ==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Aortography is rarely used in the modern era. It can be used of the other imaging modalities are not available or are inconclusive.

Aortography

Advantages of Aortogram

Disadvantages of Aortogram

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