3D Rotational Angiography: Use of Propeller Rotation for the Evaluation of Intracranial Aneurysms
Jean-Yves Gauvrita,
Xavier Leclerca,
Maximilien Vermandelb,
Boris Lubicza,
David Despretzd,
Jean-Paul Lejeunec,
Jean Rousseaub and
Jean-Pierre Pruvoa
a Department of Neuroradiology, Salengro Hospital, University of Lille, France
b Medical Technology Institute, Salengro Hospital, University of Lille, France
c Department of Neurosurgery, Salengro Hospital, University of Lille, France
d Philips Medical System, Suresnes, France

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FIG 1. Standard roll rotational angiography mode. C-arm is placed perpendicular to the head axis (top). Range of rotational angiography extends over 180° (right oblique 90°, left image, and left oblique 90°, right image).
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FIG 2. Propeller rotational angiography mode. C-arm remains in the same position as with conventional angiography (top). Range of rotational angiography extends over 240° (right oblique 120°, left image, and left oblique 120°, right image).
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