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Chung Y, Joh JH, Park HC. Measuring of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Reconstruction before Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Vasc Specialist Int 2017; 33:27-32. [PMID: 28377909 PMCID: PMC5374957 DOI: 10.5758/vsi.2017.33.1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Conventional computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard method for case planning for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). However, aortography with a marking catheter is needed for measuring the actual length of an aneurysm. With advances in imaging technology, a 3-dimensional (3D) workstation can obviate the need for the aortography. The objective of this study was to determine whether a 3D workstation could obviate the need for aortography for EVAR. MATERIALS AND METHODS One vascular surgeon and 1 interventional radiologist retrospectively assessed axial CT scans and reformatted the 3D CT scans by using the iNtuition workstation (TeraRecon Inc., San Mateo, CA, USA) for 25 patients who underwent EVAR. Four measurements of diameter and length were obtained from each modality. The actual length of an aneurysm for the proper graft was decided by 2 observers by reviewing the aortography with a marking catheter. RESULTS The measurements from the 2 modalities were reproducible with intraobserver correlation coefficients of 0.89 to 1.0 for conventional CT and 0.98 to 1.0 for 3D workstation. Interobserver correlation coefficients were 0.29 to 0.95 for conventional CT and 0.85 to 0.99 for the 3D workstation. The length of the aneurysm for proper main graft coincided in 18 and 14 patients according to the conventional CT scan and in 21 and 18 patients according to the 3D workstation, respectively. CONCLUSION The interobserver agreement in planning EVAR was significantly better with the iNtuition 3D workstation. But aortography with a marking catheter may still be needed for selecting the proper graft.
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- Yoona Chung
- Department of Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Long-Term Results of Large Stent Grafts to Treat Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg 2015; 29:1416-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.04.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2014] [Revised: 02/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lee K, Leci E, Forbes T, Dubois L, DeRose G, Power A. Endograft Conformability and Aortoiliac Tortuosity in Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. J Endovasc Ther 2014; 21:728-34. [DOI: 10.1583/14-4663mr.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The Benefits of EVAR Planning Using a 3D Workstation. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013; 46:418-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2013.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2013] [Accepted: 07/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ghatwary TMH, Patterson BO, Karthikesalingam A, Hinchliffe RJ, Loftus IM, Morgan R, Thompson MM, Holt PJE. A systematic review of protocols for the three-dimensional morphologic assessment of abdominal aortic aneurysms using computed tomographic angiography. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2013; 36:14-24. [PMID: 22159906 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-011-0296-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2011] [Accepted: 10/09/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The morphology of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) directly influences the perioperative outcome and long-term durability of endovascular aneurysm repair. A variety of methods have been proposed for the characterization of AAA morphology using reconstructed three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) images. At present, there is lack of consensus as to which of these methods is most applicable to clinical practice or research. The purpose of this review was to evaluate existing protocols that used 3D CT images in the assessment of various aspects of AAA morphology. An electronic search was performed, from January 1996 to the end of October 2010, using the Embase and Medline databases. The literature review conformed to PRISMA statement standards. The literature search identified 604 articles, of which 31 studies met inclusion criteria. Only 15 of 31 studies objectively assessed reproducibility. Existing published protocols were insufficient to define a single evidence-based methodology for preoperative assessment of AAA morphology. Further development and expert consensus are required to establish a standardized and validated protocol to determine precisely how morphology relates to outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair.
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- Tamer M H Ghatwary
- Department of Outcomes Research, St. George's Vascular Institute, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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Kaladji A, Lucas A, Kervio G, Haigron P, Cardon A. Sizing for endovascular aneurysm repair: clinical evaluation of a new automated three-dimensional software. Ann Vasc Surg 2011; 24:912-20. [PMID: 20831992 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2009] [Revised: 03/23/2010] [Accepted: 03/25/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess the reproducibility and accuracy of the sizing procedure before aortic endograft implantation using new sizing automated software as compared with standard radiological procedures. METHODS On the basis of original spiral-computed tomography images, the sizing of 32 patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm treated by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) was retrospectively compared. The first sizing was performed by a radiologist using a standard workstation (General electrics) and software (Advanced vessel analysis). The second was performed twice by two surgeons using a personal computer with automatic three-dimensional sizing software (Endosize; Therenva, Rennes, France). All diameters and lengths required before EVAR were measured (17 items). Moreover, 13 qualitative criteria regarding EVAR feasibility, including neck length, were compared. Intra- and interobserver variability with Endosize, as well as the variability between the two measurement methods were analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland and Altman's method. Qualitative variables were analyzed using Fischer's exact test and kappa coefficient. RESULTS Intraobserver variability with Endosize proved to be efficient. None of the ICCs were lower than 0.9, and more than 90% of the absolute differences between two measurements were less than 2 mm. Interobserver variability with Endosize was assessed in a similar manner. Measurement variability of vessel diameters was less marked than that of vessel lengths. This trend was observed for all datasets. Comparison of the two measurement methods demonstrated a good correlation (minimum ICC = 0.697; maximum ICC = 0.974), although less so than that observed using Endosize. Mean time consumption using Endosize was 13.1 ± 4.53 minutes (range: 7.2-32.7). Analysis of the alarm sets demonstrated a high agreement between observers (kappa coefficient = 0.81). CONCLUSIONS Sizing using the Endosize software is as reliable as conventional radiological procedures. Sizing by surgeons using an automated, user-friendly, and mobile tool appears to be reproducible.
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- Adrien Kaladji
- Vascular Surgery Unit, Pontchaillou Hospital, Rennes, France.
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Pol JA, Truijers M, van der Vliet JA, Fillinger MF, Marra SP, Renema WKJ, Oostveen LJ, Kool LJS, Blankensteijn JD. Impact of Dynamic Computed Tomographic Angiography on Endograft Sizing for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. J Endovasc Ther 2009; 16:546-51. [DOI: 10.1583/09-2775.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Alva S, Eisenberg D, Duffy A, Roberts K, Israel G, Bell R. A new modality to evaluate the gastric remnant after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2007; 4:46-9; discussion 49. [PMID: 17980677 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2007] [Revised: 07/19/2007] [Accepted: 09/06/2007] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastric bypass surgery has become one of the most common operations performed in the United States. Exclusion of the gastric remnant has raised concerns about the difficulty for future evaluation of mucosal-based lesions. Current methods include retrograde endoscopy, which is technically challenging, or a surgically created gastrotomy. Both procedures are invasive. Virtual colonoscopy is becoming an accepted means of colonic mucosal evaluation. Hence, we used virtual three-dimensional computed tomograpy (3D-CT), also referred to as virtual gastroscopy, to evaluate the gastric mucosa in patients who have undergone laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). METHODS After institutional review board approval, 3 patients who had undergone LRYGB were consented for evaluation. Virtual gastroscopy was performed using a 16-channel multidetector CT scan, and 3D images were rendered using proprietary software (Vital Images, Inc.). RESULTS Endoluminal views of the gastric remnant were generated using perspective volume rendering. Virtual fly-through images were obtained by manipulating data acquired from the 3D-CT. Out of the 3 patients evaluated, we were able to achieve remnant gastric distension in 2 patients with no adverse effects. CONCLUSION This is the first report of performing virtual gastroscopy to evaluate the remnant stomach after LRYGB. Variations of this technique may minimize the need for invasive and technically challenging studies in this patient population.
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- Suraj Alva
- Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510, USA
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Murray D, Ghosh J, Khwaja N, Murphy MO, Baguneid MS, Walker MG. Access for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. J Endovasc Ther 2006; 13:754-61. [PMID: 17154706 DOI: 10.1583/06-1835.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Despite advancement in stent-graft technology, access-related problems continue to occur during endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms. Various techniques have been adopted to overcome difficult access situations, however. To survey these developments in arterial access, we performed a systematic literature review from 1994 through 2005 to identify relevant articles pertaining to endovascular access techniques and complications. Excessive iliac tortuosity, circumferential vessel wall calcification, significant occlusive disease, and small caliber vessels account for the majority of access problems, most of which are readily apparent with adequate baseline imaging. Even with careful preoperative assessment, however, some access problems may not be foreseen; nonetheless, the majority can be overcome using today's array of ancillary procedures, such as an iliac conduit, a brachiofemoral wire, or arterial reconstruction. Alternatively, other approach routes, such as the common carotid artery or direct aortic access, may be used to facilitate endovascular aneurysm repair.
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- David Murray
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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Teutelink A, Rutten A, Muhs BE, Olree M, van Herwaarden JA, de Vos AM, Prokop M, Moll FL, Verhagen HJM. Pilot Study of Dynamic Cine CT Angiography for the Evaluation of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Implications for Endograft Treatment. J Endovasc Ther 2006; 13:139-44. [PMID: 16643067 DOI: 10.1583/05-1731r.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To utilize 40-slice electrocardiographically (ECG)-gated cine computed tomographic angiography (CTA) to characterize normal aortic motion during the cardiac cycle at relevant anatomical landmarks in preoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients. METHODS In 10 consecutive preoperative AAA patients (10 men; mean age 78.8 years, range 69-86), an ECG-gated CTA dataset was acquired on a 40-slice CT scanner using a standard radiation dose. CTA quality was graded and scan time was measured. Pulsatility measurements at multiple relevant anatomical levels were performed in the axial plane. Changes in aortic circumference were determined for both the aortic wall and the luminal diameter. RESULTS All 10 CT scans were of good quality. All patients could be scanned in 14 to 33 seconds (mean 21). At each anatomical level measured, there was a 2.2- to 3.4-mm increase in the aortic wall circumference per cardiac cycle. A similar increase was observed in luminal circumference, with a 2.4- to 3.6-mm increase per cycle. CONCLUSION This study introduces the concept of dynamic cine CTA imaging of aortic motion, providing insight into the pathophysiology of abdominal aortic and iliac pulsations. Patients with AAAs selected for EVAR demonstrate changes in aortic circumference with each cardiac cycle that may have consequences for endograft sizing and future design. The potential for graft migration, intermittent type I endoleak, and poor patient outcome following EVAR can be anticipated. Complex aortic dynamics deserve increased scrutiny in an effort to prevent potential complications.
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- Arno Teutelink
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Whittaker DR, Dwyer J, Fillinger MF. Prediction of altered endograft path during endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with the Gore Excluder. J Vasc Surg 2005; 41:575-83. [PMID: 15874919 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE During endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair (EVAR), the rapid deployment of the Gore Excluder endograft may be associated with anatomic shortening of the endograft path. This shortened path may result in coverage of the hypogastric artery origin or overly conservative graft length selection that may lead to unnecessary extensions. We quantified the degree of path alteration with this endograft and developed an algorithm to predict it. METHODS Preoperative and postoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomographic (CT) scans were evaluated for 50 consecutive patients with Gore Excluder endografts by using 21 anatomic measurements and 6 calculated indices. Measurements were evaluated as if only 3D lumen centerline measurements were available, rather than complete 3D computer-aided measurement and "virtual graft" simulation. Tortuosity was quantitated from the renal artery to the hypogastric origin, using the difference between a straight line and the lumen centerline. RESULTS The endograft was deployed successfully in all cases. The graft end points were typically quite close to the preoperative plan: mean renal artery-to-graft distance was within 2.0 +/- .5 mm, and the limb end point-to-hypogastric origin differed by an average of only 1.8 +/- 1.6 mm. Although accurate in most cases, the actual graft path shortened 1 cm or more relative to the centerline in 11% of limbs. On univariate analysis, determinants of alteration of >1 cm in the graft deployment path were (1) aortoiliac tortuosity (renal-to-hypogastric artery, P < .002), (2) the degree of planned graft rotation (73% of cases altered >10 mm were in the rotated position, P < .05), and (3) the insertion side (73% of alterations >or=10 mm were ipsilateral to the main device, P < .05). On multivariate analysis, the renal-to-hypogastric artery tortuosity index (RHTI) was significant ( P < .004), and device type and rotation approached significance ( P < .08). We developed a classification scheme based on RHTI to predict the risk of alteration of the graft path >or=1 cm (low risk, 0%; medium risk, 10%; high risk, 25%) and an algorithm to predict the degree of alteration of the anatomy that reduced the number of cases shortening >or=1 cm to zero. CONCLUSIONS The graft deployment path will be altered significantly in a minority of cases with the Gore Excluder endograft, but this can cause hypogastric occlusion or other problems. Anatomic shortening is predictable from morphologic features such as tortuosity, graft insertion side, and rotation. We developed an algorithm based on a tortuosity index that quantitates the risk and degree of shortening associated with endograft deployment.
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- David R Whittaker
- Section of Vascular Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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The improvement of vascular imaging has allowed the acquisition of vascular images with higher resolution while minimizing the risks and discomfort to patients. As imaging developments continue to progress, establishment of valid clinical-based evidence, before the application of each innovation, will assure maintenance of the current trend. Also, as the vascular surgeon adopts a more comprehensive approach in the care of vascular patients, a high-quality endovascular suite will provide an environment for integration of both traditional open and evolving endovascular procedures.
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- Vincent L Rowe
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, 1200 North State Street, Room 9442, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
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Neri E, Bargellini I, Rieger M, Giachetti A, Vignali C, Tuveri M, Jaschke W, Bartolozzi C. Abdominal aortic aneurysms: virtual imaging and analysis through a remote web server. Eur Radiol 2004; 15:348-52. [PMID: 15503043 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-004-2500-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2004] [Revised: 08/03/2004] [Accepted: 08/23/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The study describes the application of a web-based software in the planning of the endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The software has been developed in the framework of a 2-year research project called Aneurysm QUAntification Through an Internet Collaborative System (AQUATICS); it allows to manage remotely Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) models of the abdominal aorta, derived from multirow computed tomography angiography (CTA) data sets, and to obtain measurements of diameters, angles and centerline lengths. To test the reliability of measurements, two radiologists performed a detailed analysis of multiple 3D models generated from a synthetic phantom, mimicking an AAA. The system was tested on 30 patients with AAA; CTA data sets were mailed and the time required for segmentation and measurement were collected for each case. The Bland-Altman plot analysis showed that the mean intra- and inter-observer differences in measures on phantoms were clinically acceptable. The mean time required for segmentation was 1 h (range 45-120 min). The mean time required for measurements on the web was 7 min (range 4-11 min). The AQUATICS web server may provide a rapid, standardized and accurate tool for the evaluation of AAA prior to the endovascular treatment.
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- Emanuele Neri
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Department of Oncology, Transplants, and Advanced Technologies in Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56100, Pisa, Italy.
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The advent and success of endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms had led to the development of catheter-based techniques to treat thoracic aortic pathology. Such diseases, including thoracic aortic aneurysms, acute and chronic type B dissections,penetrating aortic ulcers, and traumatic aortic transection, challenge surgeons to perform complex operative repairs in high-risk patients. The minimally invasive nature of thoracic endografting may provide an attractive alternative therapy especially in patients deemed unfit for thoracotomy. A worldwide review of thoracic endografting demonstrates encouraging short- and midterm outcomes with significant reductions in morbidity and early mortality.Long-term surveillance will be crucial to discover complications unique to thoracic endovascular interventions and to determine which patients are appropriate candidates for stent-graft therapy.
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- Jason T Lee
- Division of Vascular Surgery H3600, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305-5642, USA.
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Velazquez OC, Woo EY, Carpenter JP, Golden MA, Barker CF, Fairman RM. Decreased use of iliac extensions and reduced graft junctions with software-assisted centerline measurements in selection of endograft components for endovascular aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2004; 40:222-7. [PMID: 15297814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2004.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of using computerized software-assisted centerline measurements for extensions and graft junctions during the selection of endograft components for modular aortic endografts in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. METHODS From April 1998 to December 2002, 289 modular aortic endografts were implanted at our institution. These included 248 grafts (prior to 2002, group 1) with components selected on the basis of manual caliper measurements from combined contrast computed tomography (CT) and marker-catheter arteriography data, and 41 grafts (2002, group 2) with components selected with the use of computerized software that allowed for centerline measurements on 3-dimensional reconstructions based on CT data. These 2 groups were compared for the number and type of extensions required per case. Seventeen other relevant variables were analyzed for their potential influence on selection of endograft components. These variables included age, gender, maximum aneurysm size, level of distal fixation, length and diameter at the fixation points, endograft manufacturer (make), and configuration. The significance of the observed differences was analyzed with a multivariate regression model, adjusting for potentially confounding preoperative measures. RESULTS Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the number of right iliac extensions, left iliac extensions, total extensions, and total graft junctions was significantly reduced by the use of computerized software-assisted centerline measurements (group 2) compared with caliper measurements (group 1), independent of all other 17 preoperative variables. Notably, the mean number of required right iliac extensions was double in group 1 versus group 2. CONCLUSIONS Centerline software-assisted measurements can significantly reduce the need for iliac extensions and, concomitantly, the number of required endograft junctions. On average, twice as many extensions were required for right iliac fixation when the manual caliper measurements were used compared with software-assisted measurements. These findings are highly relevant to issues of total endograft cost and long-term endograft integrity and focus attention on the tools that may need to be considered standards of care rather than optional for selection of endograft components.
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- Omaida C Velazquez
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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