Congenital Aortic Anomalies

Congenital aortic diseases are one of the most common congenital cardiovascular diseases referred for radiological imaging. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies give comprehensive information regarding the anatomy and anomalies of the aorta in its entirety. The wider field of view available on cross-sectional imaging by CT and MRI plays a vital role in the robust assessment of aortic pathologies. Further, these imaging techniques are objective and reproducible with very little inter-observer variability. Multi-planar and 3D rendering of cross-sectional image data, especially CT angiogram gives an excellent depiction of the pathologies, especially where surgical intervention is required.