Aortic endografts: detecting endoleaks using contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
Evaluation of aortic endografts is an exciting new application for contrast enhanced ultrasound. Detection of endoleaks is critical as they may lead to progressive enlargement of a treated aneurysm with a risk of aneurysm rupture. In this article, contrast enhanced ultrasound is presented as a potentially accurate, safe and economical alternative to CTA, the current practice standard, for endoleak detection.
Dill-Macky
Marcus J
MJ
Radiology, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Marcus.Dill-Macky@uhn.on.ca
D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D045423:Microbubbles; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media