This very informative article reviews the role of Doppler ultrasonography (DU) in
the evaluation of the intracranial circulation. The conclusions are based on the experience
of the authors and on the review of the literature. Discussed are the technical aspects,
equipment, and modalities of examination. Illustrated are images obtained by DU in
the evaluation of the intracranial arteries: the middle cerebral, the anterior cerebral,
and the posterior cerebral arteries; the vertebral and basilar arteries; the carotid
siphon and the ophthalmic artery. Reported also are the parameters followed in DU
and the principles on which was based the interpretation of the images. In depth are
discussed the indications of intracranial DU in the fetus, the newborn, and in childhood.
Evaluated is DU in the demonstration of the intracranial vasculature in the adult
in the presence of an intracranial arterial stenosis, in the study of the collateral
circulation, of a cerebral vasospasm, of intracranial aneurysms, in the detection
of cerebral emboli, and of arteriovenous malformations. Clear and demonstrative are
the numerous illustrations. The literature is extensive and up to date (97 references).
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J Radiol 1998;79:213–225
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© 1998 Published by Elsevier Inc.
