A Reliable Protocol to Study the Morphology of the Abdominal Aorta in a Three-Dimensional Modality

Introduction - Reporting standards described by Chaikof in 20021 and by Boyle in 20112 highlighted the need for appropriate aortic morphology analysis to determine abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) suitability for endovascular repair (EVAR) and to predict outcomes. Moreover, instructions for use provided by manufacturers to help select patients for EVAR, are mainly based on specific anatomic criteria.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 30, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew Joe Grima, Mourad Boufi, Paros Loftus, Alberto Vidal-Diez, Ian Loftus, Matthew M. Thompson, Alan Karthikesalingam, Peter J. Holt Source Type: research