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Erschienen in: European Radiology 11/2016

Open Access 10.02.2016 | Cardiac

Quantitative coronary CT angiography: absolute lumen sizing rather than %stenosis predicts hemodynamically relevant stenosis

verfasst von: Fabian Plank, Philipp Burghard, Guy Friedrich, Wolfgang Dichtl, Agnes Mayr, Andrea Klauser, Florian Wolf, Gudrun Feuchtner

Erschienen in: European Radiology | Ausgabe 11/2016

Abstract

Objective

To identify the most accurate quantitative coronary stenosis parameter by CTA for prediction of functional significant coronary stenosis resulting in coronary revascularization.

Methods

160 consecutive patients were prospectively examined with CTA. Proximal coronary stenosis was quantified by minimal lumen area (MLA) and minimal lumen diameter (MLD), %area and %diameter stenosis. Lesion length (LL) was measured. The reference standard was invasive coronary angiography (ICA) (>70 % stenosis, FFR <0.8).

Results

210 coronary segments were included (59 % positive). MLA of ≤1.8 mm2 was identified as the optimal cut-off (c = 0.97, p < 0.001; 95 % CI 0.94–0.99) (sensitivity 90.9 %, specificity 89.3 %) for prediction of functional-relevant stenosis (for MLA >2.1 mm2 sensitivity was 100 %). The optimal cut-off for MLD was 1.2 mm (c = 0.92; p < 0.001; 95 % CI 0.88–95) (sensitivity 90.9, specificity 85.2) while %area and %diameter stenosis were less accurate (c = 0.89; 95 % CI 0.84–93, c = 0.87; 95 % CI 0.82–92, respectively, with thresholds at 73 % and 61 % stenosis). Accuracy for LL was c = 0.74 (95 % CI 0.67–81), and for LL/MLA and LL/MLD ratio c = 0.90 and c = 0.84.

Conclusions

MLA ≤1.8 mm2 and MLD ≤1.2 mm are the most accurate cut-offs for prediction of haemodynamically significant stenosis by ICA, with a higher accuracy than relative % stenosis.

Key Points

Quantitative coronary CT-angiography is accurate for prediction of functional relevant stenosis.
Absolute lumen area and diameter rather than %stenosis predict functional relevance.
Lumen area <1.8 mm 2 and diameter <1.2 mm are the most accurate cut-offs.
Quantitative parameters are helpful for decision-making in terms of patient management.
Abkürzungen
CTA
Computed tomography angiography
ICA
Invasive coronary angiography
MLA
Minimal lumen area
MLD
Minimal lumen diameter

Introduction

The rate of invasive coronary angiography (ICA) performed worldwide without a consecutive coronary revascularization procedure is high at around 40 % [1]. Anatomical assessment of coronary arteries by computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a powerful noninvasive tool for patients with intermediate risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) for ruling out significant coronary stenosis [2, 3] and to detect coronary atherosclerosis, as most recently revealed by the prospective randomized PROMISE trial [2].
Thus, coronary CTA acts as an excellent gatekeeper prior to ICA. While CTA has an excellent negative predictive value of 97 %, its positive predictive value is moderate [3]. In clinical practice, visual subjective grading of coronary stenosis is performed in order to define further patient management. In patients with mild <50 % stenosis by CTA, risk factor modification is recommended. and in those with intermediate 50–70 % stenosis myocardial perfusion exams, respectively. In patients with severe stenosis by CTA, a diagnostic invasive angiography is suggested for further evaluation. This classification is subjective, observer-dependent and influenced by a variety of factors such as individual reading skill level. Quantitative coronary vessel and luminal stenosis parameters by CTA including absolute cross-sectional vessel area, diameter and relative %area and %diameter stenosis, correlate well with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) [4], and better with IVUS than ICA [5].
However, a few studies [6, 7] have investigated quantitative CTA for prediction of functional significance of a coronary lesion; they enrolled fewer than 100 patients each [6, 7]. The accurate assessment of a lesion´s functional significance (i.e. ‘flow-limiting’ lesion) is of paramount importance in defining further patient management, because only flow-limiting lesions with a fractional flow reserve (FFR) <0.8 benefit from consecutive coronary revascularization procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or bypass graft surgery in terms of outcome, according to the FAME trial [8].
Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess quantitative CTA parameters in a consecutive large patient cohort. We measured absolute parameters (minimal lumen area (MLA) and diameter (MLD)) and relative % of luminal area and diameter stenosis as well as lesion length by CTA for prediction of functional significant (i.e. flow-limiting) coronary stenosis by ICA requiring coronary revascularization.

Material and methods

Study design

Consecutive patients referred for coronary CT angiography for clinical indications [9] between 2005 and 2015 were included into our local ethics committee-approved study database. Of the entire study cohort (2,587 patients screened), 160 patients were retrospectively selected. CTA was compared with ICA including quantitative stenosis and FFR measurement.

Inclusion criteria

(1) Proximal and mid RCA, LAD and proximal CX (segments 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 11 according to the 17-segments AHA model) with a vessel area of ≥ 5 mm2 were included. (2) Visually suspected ‘high-grade’ stenosis on CTA during routine clinical readouts (estimated >50 % or >70 % pending on the reading radiologist). (3) ICA performed within a maximum of 3 weeks.
Follow-up was performed via phone interview and hospital chart results. ICA results (stenosis and FFR), previous ischaemia test (single-photon emission CT) and coronary revascularization procedure data either via PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting were collected.

Exclusion criteria

Previous PCI, myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass grafting, renal dysfunction (serum glomerular filtration rate (GFR) <45 ml/min/1.73 m2) and pregnancy.

Computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA)

Before December 2009, 64-slice CT (75 patients) was utilized, and subsequently 128-slice dual source CT (85 patients). First, a non-contrast-enhanced calcium score (CCS) scan (detector collimation 64 × 1.5 mm, 120 kV, ECG-gating, slice thickness 3 mm, medium smooth kernel B35f) was performed and the Agatston Score was calculated [10].
Thereafter, coronary CTA was performed using either a 128-DSCT (Somatom Definition FLASH, Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) or a 64-slice CT (Somatom Sensation 64, Siemens) scanner: detector collimation 2 ×64 ×0.6 mm with a z-flying spot or 64 ×0.6 mm, rotation time 0.28 s or 0.33 s, respectively.
For 128-DSCT, prospective ECG-triggering was applied for regular a heart rate (HR) <65 beats/min with (1) either high-pitch-spiral-mode, pitch 3.4, if HR was <60 beats/min; or (2) axial-sequential with diastolic padding window if HR was 60–65 beats/min or systolic if HR was >65 beats/min). Retrospective ECG-gating was used in patients with irregular HR. For 64-slice CT, retrospective ECG-gating was applied. Tube voltage was 100 kV in patients with a body mass index (BMI) <26 kg/m2 and 120 kV with a BMI >26 kg/m2.
A contrast agent with 370 mg/ml iodine concentration (Iopromide, Ultravist 370™, Bayer Schering, Berlin, Germany) was injected intravenously (flow 4–6 ml/s followed by 40-cc saline bolus), triggered into arterial phase (bolus tracking, 100 Hounsfield units (HU) threshold, ascending aorta). Contrast volume varied between 65 and 120 cc according to the individual patient´s body weight and scan time.
Axial images were reconstructed (0.75-mm slice width; increment 0.4; medium-smooth kernel B26f) and coronary arteries were evaluated using interactive oblique multiplanar reformations (MPR) and curved MPR on a per-segment-base (AHA-modified 17-segment classification) [11].

Coronary stenosis quantification by CTA

The proximal target lesion was identified on curved MPR and interactive oblique MPR angulations. Stenosis quantification was performed with two different methods:
On interactive oblique MPRs, the cross-sectional lumen area of the target lesion was obtained from perpendicular angulations of the vessel in two planes. ‘Zooming’ was avoided.
An experienced observer with >3 years of experience performed the following absolute quantitative vessel parameter with fixed C/W settings, which were used for primary data analysis:
  • Minimal lumen area (MLA) of the target lesion was traced with a circumferential region of interest (ROI) adjusted to the circular or non-circular shape of the outer vessel lumen border.
  • Minimal lumen diameter (MLD) was measured with a digital caliper. The closest normal proximal cross-sectional vessel area and diameter were measured with a ROI and a digital caliper, respectively. If the proximal segment was not appropriate (e.g. due to a ostial lesion) the closest distal reference segment was chosen.
  • Relative area and %diameter stenosis of the lesion as compared to the proximal reference vessel were calculated
  • Lesion length was measured.
  • The lesion was scored for the presence calcifying plaque, defined as being positive on Agatston calcium scoring (>130 HU) and hyperdense on CTA.
Automated cMPR (SyngoVia™, Siemens) were utilized for stenosis quantification (MLA, MLD, relative area and diameter stenosis) of the same lesion by another independent observer (6 months of training with a level III reader in consensus). This software automatically extracts the vessel along a centerline and performs automated contour-tracing and stenosis quantification, while only the lesion must be identified by the observer. The MLA was taken from an orthogonal cross-sectional slice along the vessel centre-line. Manual adjustments to automated contour tracing results were made if necessary. C/W settings were fixed for each individual patient during the analysis.
All readers were blinded to invasive coronary angiography (ICA) results.

Invasive coronary angiography (ICA)

Invasive coronary angiography was performed via a 7-F femoral access using the Judkins technique on a fluoroscopy unit (Axiom™, Siemens Medical Systems). Different standard projections (LAO, RAO) were used. FFR was measured in lesions above 50 % stenosis. High-grade (significant) stenosis was defined as having an FFR lower than <0.8.

Outcome measures

Haemodynamically significant (flow-limiting) coronary stenosis (ICA-positive group) was defined as either an invasive FFR of ≤0.8 by ICA or >70 % by ICA and a previous positive myocardial ischaemia test, followed by a revascularization procedure.

Statistical analysis

Statistical analysis was performed using SSPS™ software (V17.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) and Medical (V12.5, Medical Software, Belgium).
Quantitative variables are expressed as means ± standard deviations (SD); categorical variables are presented as absolute values and percentages. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Differences between parametric data were tested with the independent t-test and nominal data with the Chi-square test.
Receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis was performed using a step-wise model at 0.1 decimal increments for quantitative CTA stenosis parameters (MLA, MLD, relative area and diameter stenosis, LL, LL/MLA and LL/MLD ratio), in order to identify the optimal threshold. The area under the curve (AUC) was calculated (c-statistic) and the corresponding 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). The combined inter-reader and inter-post-processing technique correlation (between the two observers applying manual interactive MPR and automated cMPR measurements) was tested using the paired samples t-test for differences, and with paired samples correlation.

Results

A total of 160 patients were enrolled with 210 proximal vessel segments. Seventy-two (45 %) patients with 124 (59 %) vessel segments were positive for high-grade stenosis by ICA. Table 1 shows the study cohort characteristics. Table 2 shows the quantitative stenosis parameters. Left main (LM) disease prevalence was 8/210 (3.8 %). Prevalence of calcification at the lesion site and total coronary calcium score (CCS, mean 511.0 ± 605 Agatston Units) (Table 1) were not different between the two groups.
Table 1
Study population
 
ICA –
n = 84
ICA +
n = 72
p-value
Age, y
66.2 ± 9.7
65.4 ± 9.3
0.19
Females
71 (84.5 %)
15 (20.8 %)
<0.0001 *
BMI (kg/cm2)
26.48 ± 4.6
27.27 ± 5.7
0.37
Smoking
31 (36.9 %)
31 (43 %)
0.915
Hypertension
53 (63.1 %)
57 (79.2)
0.457
Dyslipidaemia
48 (57.1 %)
53 (73.6 %)
0.343
Family history
30 (35.7 %)
31 (43.1 %)
0.663
Diabetes
16 (19 %)
7 (9.7 %)
0.196
Calcium score (mean Agatston Units ± SD)
458 ± 572
600 ± 648
0.149
ICA invasive coronary angiography, BMI body mass index
Table 2
Quantitative coronary computed tomography angiography stenosis parameters
 
ICA –
n = 84
ICA +
n = 72
p-value
Vessels
86
124
 
 LM
2 (2.6 %)
8 (6.5 %)
n.s.
 LAD
47 (54.7 %)
85 (68.5 %)
n.s.
 CX
24 (27.9 %)
23 (18.5 %)
n.s.
 RCA
13 (15.1 %)
8 (6.5 %)
n.s.
Minimal lumen area (MLA, mm 2 )
2.61 ± 0.8
1.34 ± 0.4
<0.0001 *
Minimal lumen diameter (MLD, mm)
1.44 ± 2.4
1.0 ± 0.2
0.13
Diameter stenosis ( %)
53.4 ± 6.6
66.1 ± 8.5
<0.05 *
Area stenosis ( %)
65.6 ± 9.9
81.4 ± 7.6
<0.01 *
Length (mm)
3.2 ± 1.8
7.1 ± 7.8
<0.0001 *
Calcification at slice of measurement
54 (64.3 %)
35 (48.6 %)
0.19
Proximal vessel reference area (mm2)
 LAD
7.8 ± 2.2
8.6 ± 3.7
0.182
 CX
6.0 ± 1.4
5.3 ± 3.0
0.113
 RCA
7.2 ± 3.2
9.1 ± 4.0
0.696
ICA invasive coronary angiography (+positive for high grade stenosis and - negative), n.s. not significant
Figure 1 shows the ROC analysis, which revealed a higher accuracy of MLA and MLD (c = 0.97, 95 % CI 0.94–0.99 and c = 0.92, 95 % CI 0.88–95; panel A) by CTA as compared to relative %area and diameter stenosis (c = 0.89 and c = 0.87, panel B). The corresponding bar-chart showed a significant lower minimal lumen area (p < 0.001) in patients with flow-limiting functional significant stenosis (ICA positive group) (Fig. 2).

Absolute quantification of stenosis (MLA and MLD)

A MLA of ≤1.8 mm2 was identified as the most accurate cut-off value for haemodynamically significant stenosis by ICA (sensitivity 90.9 %, specificity 89.3 %). Table 3 presents the stepwise ROC results of MLA. All positive lesions had a MLA of 2.1 mm2 or less (sensitivity 100 %). Table 4 shows step-wise ROC results for MLD, revealing a threshold of ≤1.2 mm as being most accurate.
Table 3
Minimal lumen area (MLA) by computed tomography angiography for prediction of haemodynamically significant stenosis by invasive coronary angiography. Highest accuracy was found at MLA 1.8 mm2. Values less than 2.1 mm2 were 100 % sensitive for high-grade stenosis
MLA (mm2)
Sensitivity (%)
95 % CI
Specificity (%)
95 % CI
<0.4
0.00
0.0–4.1
100
97.0–100.0
≤1.4
59.1
48.1–69.5
100
97.0–100.0
≤1.5
69.3
58.6–78.7
98.4
94.2–99.8
≤1.6
78.4
68.4–86.5
92.6
86.5–96.6
≤1.7
85.2
76.1–91.9
89.3
82.5–94.2
≤1.8
90.9
82.9–96.0
89.3
82.5–94.2
≤1.9
97.7
92.0–99.7
82
74.0–88.3
≤2
97.7
92.0–99.7
72.1
63.3–79.9
≤2.1
100
95.9–100.0
65.6
56.4–73.9
≤6.7
100
95.9–100.0
0.00
0.0–3.0
CI confidence interval
Table 4
Minimal lumen diameter (MLD) by computed tomography angiography for prediction of haemodynamically significant stenosis by invasive coronary angiography. Highest accuracy was found at a threshold of 1.2 mm
MLD (mm)
Sensitivity (%)
95 % CI
Sensitivity (%)
95 % CI
<0.5
0
0.0–4.1
100
97.0–100
≤0.6
9.1
4.0–17.1
100
97.0–100
≤0.8
17.1
9.9–26.6
99.2
95.5–100
≤0.9
34.1
24.3–45.0
99.2
95.5–100
≤1
50
39.1–60.9
98.4
94.2–99.8
≤1.1
75
64.6–83.6
93.4
87.5–97.1
≤1.2
90.9
82.9–96.0
85.25
77.7–91
≤1.3
97.7
92.0–99.7
58.2
48.9–67.1
≤1.4
100
95.9–100
40.9
32.2–50.3
≤2.3
100
95.9–100
0
0.0–3
CI confidence interval
Box-Plot (Fig. 3) shows a significantly lower MLA in haemodynamically significant stenosis as compared to negatives on ICA (1.34 mm2 vs. 2.61 mm2; p < 0.001), with a minor overlap at an MLA of 2.0 mm2. Figure 4 illustrates how quantitative stenosis measurements were performed and Fig. 5 shows an example of a high-grade significant proximal LAD lesion.

Relative %area and %diameter stenosis

The most accurate cut-offs for haemodynamically relevant stenosis by ICA were 74 % area stenosis with a sensitivity of 85 % (95 % CI 76.1–91.9) and a specificity of 77.9 % (95 % CI 69.5–84.9). (c = 0.89; 95 % CI 0.84–93).
For diameter stenosis, the optimal threshold was 61 % (c = 0.87; 95 % CI 0.82–92).

Lesion length (LL)

Lesion length showed the lowest accuracy with c = 0.74 (p < 0.001; 95 % CI 0.67–81) and an optimal cut-off of 5 mm (sensitivity 44 %) while accuracy for the LL/MLA and LL/MLD ratio was higher with c = 0.904 (95 % CI 0.86–0.94) and c = 0.84 (95 % CI 0.79–0.89) (p < 0.001), respectively.

Combined interobserver/manual interactive MPR versus automated cMPR post-processing variability

Combined interobserver/manual interactive MPR versus automated cMPR post-processing variability was: MLA r = 0.63, MLD r = 0.56, relative %area stenosis r = 0.4 and relative %diameter stenosis r = 0.49 (p < 0.001). Absolute variation was low with 1.9 versus 1.9 mm2 (p = 0.98) for MLA, 1.2 versus 1.3 mm (p = 0.007) for MLD, 75 % versus 77.2 % for %area stenosis (p = 0.11), while the highest variability was found for %diameter stenosis with 60 % versus 56 % (p = 0.005).

Discussion

Our study shows superiority of absolute vessel lumen quantitative parameters (MLA, MLD and LL/MLA ratio) with a higher accuracy for prediction of haemodynamically relevant flow-limiting coronary stenosis requiring coronary revascularization, as compared relative %area and diameter stenosis. The MLA was the most powerful parameter, aside from the MLD and the LL/MLA ratio.
Our MLA cut-off was optimal at 1.8 mm2, which is perfectly in line with Rossi et al. [6] who enrolled a smaller cohort of less than 100 patients. The highest sensitivity was found at 2.1 mm2 MLA. Accordingly, if MLA ranges within 1.8 and 2.1 mm2, significant stenosis is possible and a myocardial ischaemia test is recommended.
In contrast, Voros et al. [7] reported a higher area cut-off (3.1 mm2) in 85 patients (ATLANTA I and II trials, 27 % ICA positive rate) for CTA, but smaller MLA cut-off values for IVUS (2.6 mm2). This may be explained by a very low prevalence of LM stenosis (n = 2, 3.8 %) in our study, while Voros et al. [7] did not specify the anatomical vessel segments. The LM has a larger vessel lumen diameter than LAD, RCA and CX, thus higher-cut-off values are likely.
Secondly, absolute lumen diameter (MLD) (cut-off, 1.2 mm) was identified as a valuable parameter for prediction of high-grade stenosis by ICA in our study, with slightly lower accuracy and a higher variation, similar to another study (cut-off, 1.5 mm) [6]. Absolute diameter sizing is more susceptible to variations than lumen area tracing, because the stenotic vessel lumen is often non-circular and oval-shaped due to a single-side eccentric plaque, thus arbitrary diameter caliper anchor point placement results in higher interobserver variability.
Thirdly, the relative coronary stenosis % quantification approach was less accurate than absolute parameters: While area % stenosis matches well with another study [6], our diameter stenosis cut-off was with 61 % higher as compared to other studies (e.g. 48 % [6]). These findings are in line with previous research showing a moderate correlation (r = 0.54) for correlation of quantitative relative %stenosis by CTA with ICA [12]. Limited ability for %stenosis for prediction of haemodynamically significant flow-limiting stenosis meeting the indication for revascularization has been reported previously [13].
Fourthly, LL showed only weak-to-moderate discriminative strength, while LL/MLA and LL/MLD ratios in our study, similar to those of others [14], provided a higher accuracy, implying integration into clinical reporting in practice.
Finally, our results were correlated moderately among multiple observers with different experience levels, who also used two different post-processing techniques (cMPR vs. interactive oblique MRP), enhancing the variation. While the MLA was the most stable parameter with the lowest variation, MLD was highly variable, as discussed above. A variety of factors such as the post-processing technique, image slice selection and individual caliper/area tracer placement influence stenosis quantification results. For primary data analysis, we chose interactive MPR, which have been validated as the most accurate quantitative technique [15].

Are other CTA parameters useful for prediction of flow-limiting significant stenosis?

The transluminal attenuation gradient (TAG) downstream of a stenosis assists the estimation of a lesion’s functional significance with a lower accuracy of c = 0.88 [16] as compared to MLA. A TAG threshold of ≥24 % contrast density difference predicted significant lesions with a specificity of 75 % but only a weak sensitivity of 33 % [17].
Furthermore, CT-based noninvasive FFR computation recently showed very promising results (NXT trial) [18, 19], while widespread clinical implementation is currently limited by complex post-processing and only one commercially available type of software.

Which clinical impact has stenosis grading?

According to the international CONFIRM-registry, estimation of stenosis severity (SSS-score) [20] has powerful prognostic implications for outcome (cardiac event rate). For example, proximal coronary segment with stenosis >50 % was found to be an equivalent high-risk predictor of cardiac events as compared to the risk of smoking [21].

Study limitations

Firstly, two different CT scanners (64-slice and dual-source 128-slice) were used; however, their spatial resolution was equal and temporal resolution only slightly different, potentially having a minor influence on image quality.
Secondly, only few left main segments were included in our study, thus our data cannot be used for defining significant LM stenosis, while higher absolute lumen area cut-offs are likely.

Study strengths

Firstly, we report the largest series of >200 lesions so far. Secondly, disease prevalence was balanced with 45 % versus 55 % (ICA positive for flow-limiting stenosis vs. ICA negative), and the ratio of intermediate (40–70 %) and severe (>70 %) lesions by CTA on quantitative analysis was balanced.
Thirdly, inclusion criteria were highy selective with proximal and mid-coronary segments only and a vessel lumen area of >5 mm2.
Finally, as a reference standard, we used functional flow-limiting lesions defined by ICA (FFR <0.8 or >70 % stenosis and a positive ischaemia test) requiring coronary revascularization.

Conclusions

Absolute sizing by MLA and MLD are the most powerful parameters for prediction of functional significant flow-limiting coronary stenosis, while LL/MLA ratio and %stenosis are less accurate though valuable for clinical reporting. Thus quantitative CTA parameters are useful for patient management in terms of assisting the decision-making process of whether to proceed to ICA or not.
MLA < 1.8 mm2 and MLD < 1.2 mm are most accurate thresholds indicating functionally significant flow-limiting coronary stenosis requiring coronary revascularization.
Subsequently, quantification of coronary stenosis by CTA might further reduce unnecessary diagnostic ICA examinations, through optimizing the accuracy of CTA as a gatekeeper prior to ICA.

Acknowledgements

Open access funding provided by University of Innsbruck and Medical University of Innsbruck. The scientific guarantor of this publication is Gudrun Feuchtner. The authors of this manuscript declare no relationships with any companies whose products or services may be related to the subject matter of the article. The authors state that this work has not received any funding. One of the authors has significant statistical expertise (Fabian Plank).
No complex statistical methods were necessary for this paper. Institutional Review Board approval was obtained. Written informed consent was waived by the Institutional Review Board. Approval from the institutional animal care committee was not required because there were no animals included.
No study subjects or cohorts have been previously reported. Methodology: retrospective, diagnostic or prognostic study, performed at one institution.
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Metadaten
Titel
Quantitative coronary CT angiography: absolute lumen sizing rather than %stenosis predicts hemodynamically relevant stenosis
verfasst von
Fabian Plank
Philipp Burghard
Guy Friedrich
Wolfgang Dichtl
Agnes Mayr
Andrea Klauser
Florian Wolf
Gudrun Feuchtner
Publikationsdatum
10.02.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Radiology / Ausgabe 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-016-4229-2

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