Table 2:

Detection rates of the artery of Adamkiewicz

Method (Reference)Detection Rate, % (n/N)Confirmation Rate, % (n/N)Detectors RowPhaseScan Duration Injection Rate
SecondsmL/s
IVCTA (19)90 (63/70)32 (20/63)41403.5
IVCTA (20)90 (9/10)89 (8/9)81404.0–4.5
IVCTA (18)83 (25/30)72 (18/25)161NA3.5
IACTA (24)100 (39/39)90 (35/39)4 or 61NA4.0–7.0
IVCTA (present study)60 (9/15)56 (5/9)162255.0
IACTA (present study)94 (16/17)88 (14/16)162255.0
  • Note:—IVCTA indicates intravenous CT angiography; IACTA, intra-arterial CT angiography; NA, not assessed.