Fusion imaging for pulmonary artery embolization: impact on fluoroscopy duration and contrast agent exposure

CONCLUSION: Fusion imaging significantly reduces contrast medium volumes needed to perform pulmonary artery embolization. The fluoroscopy duration and the X-ray exposure did not vary significantly.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: - CTA-based fusion imaging using 2D-3D registration is a valuable tool for performing pulmonary artery embolization, helpful for planning and guiding catheterization.- Compared to the traditional imaging guidance, fusion imaging reduces the volume of contrast agent used.PMID:37660369 | DOI:10.1259/bjr.20220815
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research