Endovascular Aortic Repair Follow up Protocol Based on Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Is Safe and Effective.

CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of a CEUS based protocol for EVAR follow up was safe and effective and it was similar to the previous CTA based follow up protocol with regard to identification of endoleaks in a mid-term period. Moreover, CEUS allowed for 90% reduction of CTA, thereby decreasing radiation exposure for patients.
PMID: 29673811 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - April 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Chisci E, Harris L, Guidotti A, Pecchioli A, Pigozzi C, Barbanti E, Ercolini L, Michelagnoli S Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research