title: Three-dimensional Ultrasound in the Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Topical Review.
abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound is an evolving modality that may have numerous applications in the management of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Many vascular specialists will not be familiar with the different ways in which 3D vascular ultrasound data can be acquired nor how potential applications are being explored by researchers. Most of the current literature consists of small series and single-centre experience, although clinical themes such as measurement of abdominal aortic aneurysm volume and surveillance following endovascular repair are emerging. The aim of this topical review is to introduce clinicians to the current concepts of 3D ultrasound, review the current literature, and highlight avenues for further research in this new and exciting field of vascular imaging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Academic Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Education and Research Centre, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK. Electronic address: chris.lowe@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lowe
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: Q
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Ghulam
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bredahl
authors.affiliation: Department of Academic Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Education and Research Centre, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sillesen
authors.affiliation: Department of Academic Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Education and Research Centre, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: McCollum
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eiberg
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
keywords: AAA volume; Abdominal aortic aneurysm; EVAR surveillance; Three-dimensional ultrasound