The double lumen: a pathognomonic angiographic sign of arterial dissection?

Neuroradiology

Department of Surgery, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Washington, USA.

Published: March 2000

A case is reported which questions the absolute significance of the "double-lumen sign" in the diagnosis of arterial dissection. I suggest that when demonstrated in isolation, this sign should be interpreted with caution, giving consideration to the possibility of arterial fenestration, and appropriate diagnostic measures implemented.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340050046DOI Listing

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