Intra-Luminal Thrombus Volume in Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Assessed with Contrast Enhanced Three-Dimensional Ultrasound

Introduction - The intra-luminal thrombus (ILT) in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is suggested to weaken the aortic wall and contribute to aneurysm growth and eventually rupture (1 –4). Thus, investigation of ILT has the potential to improve rupture risk prediction which today is predominantly based on diameter alone. Until recently, the ILT volume could only be determined by means of three-dimensional computed tomography angiography (3D-CTA) and ultrasound has not had a pla ce in this context, although attractive due to its noninvasive nature.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 30, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Qasam M. Ghulam, Kim Bredahl, Benjamin Sandholt, Mikkel Taudorf, Lars Lonn, Laurence Rouet, Henrik Sillesen, Jonas Eiberg Source Type: research