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Maqsood HA, Jawed HA, Kumar H, Bansal R, Shahid B, Nazir A, Rustam Z, Aized MT, Scemesky EA, Lepidi S, Bertoglio L, D'Oria M. Advanced Imaging Techniques for Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair: Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative Advancements. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 108:519-556. [PMID: 38942370 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) requires extensive preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative imaging for planning, surveillance, and detection of endo-leaks. There have been manyadvancements in imaging modalities to achieve this purpose. This review discussed different imaging modalities used at different stages of treatment of complex EVAR. METHODS We conducted a literature review of all the imaging modalities utilized in EVAR by searching various databases. RESULTS Preoperative techniques include analysis of images obtained via modified central line using analysis software and intravascular ultrasound. Fusion imaging (FI), carbon dioxide (CO2) angiography, intravascular ultrasound, and Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology have been crucial in obtaining real-time imaging for the detection of endo-leaks during operative procedures. Conventional imaging modalities like computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance (MR) angiography are still employed for postoperative surveillance along with computational fluid dynamics and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have been the breakthrough in developing robust imaging applications. CONCLUSIONS This review explains the advantages, disadvantages, and side-effect profile of the abovementioned imaging modalities.
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- Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, John Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, Vascular Health Clinics, Saginaw, MI, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Trieste ASUGI, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Brescia University School of Medicine, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Trieste ASUGI, Trieste, Italy
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Chen F, Liu J, Zhang X, Zhang D, Liao H. Improved 3D Catheter Shape Estimation Using Ultrasound Imaging for Endovascular Navigation: A Further Study. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2020; 24:3616-3629. [PMID: 32966224 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2020.3026105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Two-dimensional fluoroscopy is the standard guidance imaging method for closed endovascular intervention. However, two-dimensional fluoroscopy lacks depth perception for the intervention catheter and causes radiation exposure for both surgeons and patients. In this paper, we extend our previous study and develop the improved three-dimensional (3D) catheter shape estimation using ultrasound imaging. In addition, we perform further quantitative evaluations of endovascular navigation. METHOD First, the catheter tracking accuracy in ultrasound images is improved by adjusting the state vector and adding direction information. Then, the 3D catheter points from the catheter tracking are further optimized based on the 3D catheter shape optimization with a high-quality sample set. Finally, the estimated 3D catheter shapes from ultrasound images are overlaid with preoperative 3D tissue structures for the intuitive endovascular navigation. RESULTS the tracking accuracy of the catheter increased by 24.39%, and the accuracy of the catheter shape optimization step also increased by approximately 17.34% compared with our previous study. Furthermore, the overall error of catheter shape estimation was further validated in the catheter intervention experiment of in vitro cardiovascular tissue and in a vivo swine, and the errors were 2.13 mm and 3.37 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION Experimental results demonstrate that the improved catheter shape estimation using ultrasound imaging is accurate and appropriate for endovascular navigation. SIGNIFICANCE Improved navigation reduces the radiation risk because it decreases use of X-ray imaging. In addition, this navigation method can also provide accurate 3D catheter shape information for endovascular surgery.
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Immediate and 1-year success rate of type 2 endoleak treatment using three-dimensional image fusion guidance. Diagn Interv Imaging 2020; 101:589-598. [PMID: 32107198 DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To retrospectively assess immediate and 1-year success rate of type 2 endoleak (T2E) treatment with ethylene-vinyl-alcohol-polymer using three-dimensional (3D) image fusion guidance with cone beam computed tomography via trans-arterial embolization (TAE) or direct percutaneous sac injection (DPSI). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 37 patients with T2E who were treated either using TAE (34/37; 92%) or DPSI (9/37; 8%) were included. There were 34 men and 3 women with a mean age of 86±9 (SD) years (range: 67-104years). Mean aneurysm diameter was 67±14 (SD) mm (range: 42-101mm) at pre-procedure evaluation. Immediate success was complete embolization of the sac and feeding artery. 1-year success was reduction or stability of the aneurysmal sac diameter based on pre-procedure and 12-month follow-up examinations. Safety (treatment-related complications), patient demographics, duration of procedure and contrast volume were reported. RESULTS Immediate and 1-year successful outcomes were reported in 94% (n=32) and 88% (n=28) of patients after TAE and 100% (n=9) and 89% (n=8) after DPSI. T2E treatments were immediately successful for 95% of the procedures (41/43) and for 88% (36/41) at 1year. Overall, T2E treatment was effective in 33 patients (89%). No major complications occurred. Mean procedure time and contrast volume were significantly different between the 2 techniques with respectively 87±16 (SD) min (range: 65-120min) and 75±26 (SD) mL (range: 40-130mL) for TAE and 32±10 (SD) min (range: 20-50min) (P<0.01) and 6±6 (SD) mL (range: 2-22mL) (P<0.01) for DPSI. Mean aneurysm diameter at 1-year was 68±17 (SD) mm (range: 43-101mm). No significant differences in the pre-procedure sac diameter were found at long-term follow-up between patients without T2E and those with persistent T2E (P=0.1) in the successful embolization group (n=33). CONCLUSION TAE or DPSI treatments of T2E with ethylene-vinyl-alcohol-polymer using 3D-image fusion guidance were immediately successful for 95% of the procedures and remained effective for 88%. Longer follow-up is necessary to assess sac stability in the case of persistent endoleak.
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Tacher V, Blain M, Hérin E, Vitellius M, Chiaradia M, Oubaya N, Derbel H, Kobeiter H. CBCT-Based Image Guidance for Percutaneous Access: Electromagnetic Navigation Versus 3D Image Fusion with Fluoroscopy Versus Combination of Both Technologies-A Phantom Study. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2019; 43:495-504. [PMID: 31650244 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02356-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE We set out to compare three types of three-dimensional CBCT-based imaging guidance modalities in a phantom study: image fusion with fluoroscopy (IF), electromagnetic navigation (EMN) and the association of both technologies (CEMNIF). MATERIALS AND METHODS Four targets with a median diameter of 11 mm [first quartile (Q1): 10; third quartile (Q3): 12] with acute angle access (z-axis < 45°) and four targets of 10 mm [8-15] with large angle access (z-axis > 45°) were defined on an abdominal phantom (CIRS, Meditest, Tabuteau, France). Acute angle access targets were punctured using IF, EMN or CEMNIF and large angle access targets with EMN by four operators with various experiences. Efficacy (target reached), accuracy (distance between needle tip and target center), procedure time, radiation exposure and reproducibility were explored and compared. RESULTS All targets were reached (100% efficacy) by all operators. For targets with acute angle access, procedure times (EMN: 265 s [236-360], IF: 292 s [260-345], CEMNIF: 320 s [240-333]) and accuracy (EMN: 3 mm [2-5], IF: 2 mm [1-3], CEMNIF: 3 mm [2-4]) were similar. Radiation exposure (EMN: 0; IF: 708 mGy.cm2 [599-1128]; CEMNIF: 51 mGy.cm2 [15-150]; p < 0.001) was significantly higher with IF than with CEMNIF and EMN. For targets with large angle access, procedure times (EMN: 345 s [259-457], CEMNIF: 425 s [340-473]; p = 0.01) and radiation exposure (EMN: 0, CEMIF: 159 mGy.cm2 [39-316]; p < 0.001) were significantly lower with EMN but with lower accuracy (EMN: 4 mm [4-6] and CEMNIF: 4 mm [3, 4]; p = 0.01). The operator's experience did not impact the tested parameters regardless of the technique. CONCLUSION In this phantom study, EMN was not limited to acute angle targets. Efficacy and accuracy of puncture for acute angle access targets with EMN, IF or CEMNIF were similar. CEMNIF is more accurate for large angle access targets at the cost of a slightly higher procedure time and radiation exposure.
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- Vania Tacher
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France. .,Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), 94010, Créteil, France. .,Unité INSERM U955 #18, IMRB, Créteil, France.
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France.,Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), 94010, Créteil, France
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France
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- Service de santé publique, APHP Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France.,UPEC, DHU A-TVB, IMRB-EA 7376 CEpiA (Clinical Epidemiology And Ageing Unit), Paris-Est University, 94000, Créteil, France
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France.,Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), 94010, Créteil, France.,Unité INSERM U955 #18, IMRB, Créteil, France
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil, France.,Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), 94010, Créteil, France
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Image Fusion Guidance for In Situ Laser Fenestration of Aortic Stent graft for Endovascular Repair of Complex Aortic Aneurysm: Feasibility, Efficacy and Overall Functional Success. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2019; 42:1371-1379. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02231-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Ahmad W, Hasselmann HC, Galas N, Majd P, Brunkwall S, Brunkwall JS. Image fusion using the two-dimensional-three-dimensional registration method helps reduce contrast medium volume, fluoroscopy time, and procedure time in hybrid thoracic endovascular aortic repairs. J Vasc Surg 2019; 69:1003-1010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Vashistha R, Kumar P, Dangi AK, Sharma N, Chhabra D, Shukla P. Quest for cardiovascular interventions: precise modeling and 3D printing of heart valves. J Biol Eng 2019; 13:12. [PMID: 30774709 PMCID: PMC6366048 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-018-0132-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Digitalization of health care practices is substantially manifesting itself as an effective tool to diagnose and rectify complex cardiovascular abnormalities. For cardiovascular abnormalities, precise non-invasive imaging interventions are being used to develop patient specific diagnosis and surgical planning. Concurrently, pre surgical 3D simulation and computational modeling are aiding in the effective surgery and understanding of valve biomechanics, respectively. Consequently, 3D printing of patient specific valves that can mimic the original one will become an effective outbreak for valvular problems. Printing of these patient-specific tissues or organ components is becoming a viable option owing to the advances in biomaterials and additive manufacturing techniques. These additive manufacturing techniques are receiving a full-fledged support from burgeoning field of computational fluid dynamics, digital image processing, artificial intelligence, and continuum mechanics during their optimization and implementation. Further, studies at cellular and molecular biomechanics have enriched our understanding of biomechanical factors resulting in valvular heart diseases. Hence, the knowledge generated can guide us during the design and synthesis of biomaterials to develop superior extra cellular matrix, mimicking materials that can be used as a bioink for 3D printing of organs and tissues. With this notion, we have reviewed current opportunities and challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of heart valve abnormalities through patient-specific valve design via tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. These valves can replace diseased valves by preserving homogeneity and individuality of the patients.
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- Rajat Vashistha
- Optimization and Mechatronics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmadabad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355 India
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- Department of Cardiology, Shalby Hospitals, Jabalpur, India
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- Optimization and Mechatronics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana India
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- Enzyme Technology and Protein Bioinformatics Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001 India
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Kaladji A, Villena A, Pascot R, Lalys F, Daoudal A, Clochard E, Lucas A, Cardon A. Fusion Imaging for EVAR with Mobile C-arm. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 55:166-174. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Chinnadurai P, Bismuth J. Intraoperative Imaging and Image Fusion for Venous Interventions. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J 2018; 14:200-207. [PMID: 30410650 DOI: 10.14797/mdcj-14-3-200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Advanced imaging for intraoperative evaluation of venous pathologies has played an increasingly significant role in this era of evolving minimally invasive surgical and interventional therapies. The evolution of dedicated venous stents and other novel interventional devices has mandated the need for advanced imaging tools to optimize safe and accurate device deployment. Most venous interventions are typically performed using a combination of standard 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopy, digital-subtraction angiography, and intravascular ultrasound imaging techniques. Latest generation computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners have been shown to provide high-resolution 3D and 4D information about venous vasculature. In addition to morphological imaging, novel MRI techniques such as 3D time-resolved MR venography and 4D flow sequences can provide quantitative information and help visualize intricate flow patterns to better understand complex venous pathologies. Moreover, the high-fidelity information from multiple imaging techniques can be integrated using image fusion to overcome the limitations of current intraoperative imaging techniques. For example, the limitations of standard 2D fluoroscopy and luminal angiography can be compensated for by perivascular and soft-tissue information from MRI during complex venous interventions using image fusion techniques. Intraoperative dynamic evaluation of devices such as venous stents and real-time understanding of changes in flow patterns during venous interventions may be routinely available in future interventional suites with integrated multimodality CT or MR imaging capabilities. The purpose of this review is to discuss the outlook for intraoperative imaging and multimodality image fusion techniques and highlight their value during complex venous interventions.
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- METHODIST DEBAKEY HEART & VASCULAR CENTER, HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS
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Jones DW, Stangenberg L, Swerdlow NJ, Alef M, Lo R, Shuja F, Schermerhorn ML. Image Fusion and 3-Dimensional Roadmapping in Endovascular Surgery. Ann Vasc Surg 2018; 52:302-311. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ahmad W, Obeidi Y, Majd P, Brunkwall JS. The 2D-3D Registration Method in Image Fusion Is Accurate and Helps to Reduce the Used Contrast Medium, Radiation, and Procedural Time in Standard EVAR Procedures. Ann Vasc Surg 2018. [PMID: 29522869 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.01.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and the effectiveness of 2D-3D registration method of image fusion (IF) technology in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). METHODS We performed a review of our institutional endovascular aortic database of patients who had undergone EVAR between 2011 and 2015 before and after the installation of a 3D IF computed tomography system in our hybrid operating room. RESULTS The accuracy was assessed in 14 endovascular procedures and showed a median registration error of 1.8 mm at the origin of the right renal artery and 1.0 mm at the origin of the left renal artery and a complete visual accuracy in 42% of the cases. EVAR was performed using the intraoperative IF technique with a 2D-3D registration method in 105 patients (group IF), whereas 47 patients done without served as controls. The IF group had a significantly reduced amount of used contrast compared with controls with a median of 58 mL and P < 0.0001. The intraoperative exposition to radiation was similar between the 2 groups with a median dose area product of 2,343.7 cGy cm2 in the IF group and 3,219 cGy cm2 among the controls (P = 0.457). The radiation dose in the sub group IF (including patients operated by the 2 most experienced surgeons) was lower than that in sub controls (median, 1,087 cG cm2 vs. 2,705.3 cG cm2, P = 0.012). The procedure time and the time of intraoperative radiation did not differ between the study groups (P = 0.117 and 0.106, respectively), as did not fluoroscopy time in the sub group IF (median, 6.3 min, vs. 9.5 min, P = 0.067), but for the 2 most experienced surgeons, the procedural time was shortened when using IF (P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The 2D-3D registration method of IF guidance is accurate to delineate the vessels of interest and could help the execution of the EVAR procedures with a significantly reduced amount of contrast medium and also with reduced radiation and shorter procedural duration when surgeons are more familiar with EVAR and IF.
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- Wael Ahmad
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Tacher V, Scheller K, Desgranges P, Kobeiter H. Endovascular aortic arch repair using customs made branched stent graft under three-dimensional image fusion guidance. Diagn Interv Imaging 2018; 99:415-416. [PMID: 29433831 DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2018.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- V Tacher
- Department of Radiology, CHU Henri-Mondor, AP-HP, 51, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France; Université Paris-Est-Créteil (UPEC), 94010 Créteil, France; Unité Inserm U955, équipe n(o) 18, IMRB, faculté de médecine de Créteil, 8, rue du Général Sarrail, 94010 Créteil, France.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, CHU Henri-Mondor, AP-HP, 51, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, CHU Henri-Mondor, AP-HP, 51, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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- Department of Radiology, CHU Henri-Mondor, AP-HP, 51, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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Computed tomography angiography-fluoroscopy image fusion allows visceral vessel cannulation without angiography during fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2018; 68:2-11. [PMID: 29395427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) is an evolving technique to treat juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Catheterization of visceral and renal vessels after the deployment of the fenestrated main body device is often challenging, usually requiring additional fluoroscopy and multiple digital subtraction angiograms. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical utility and accuracy of a computed tomography angiography (CTA)-fluoroscopy image fusion technique in guiding visceral vessel cannulation during FEVAR. METHODS Between August 2014 and September 2016, all consecutive patients who underwent FEVAR at our institution using image fusion guidance were included. Preoperative CTA images were fused with intraoperative fluoroscopy after coregistering with non-contrast-enhanced cone beam computed tomography (syngo 3D3D image fusion; Siemens Healthcare, Forchheim, Germany). The ostia of the visceral vessels were electronically marked on CTA images (syngo iGuide Toolbox) and overlaid on live fluoroscopy to guide vessel cannulation after fenestrated device deployment. Clinical utility of image fusion was evaluated by assessing the number of dedicated angiograms required for each visceral or renal vessel cannulation and the use of optimized C-arm angulation. Accuracy of image fusion was evaluated from video recordings by three raters using a binary qualitative assessment scale. RESULTS A total of 26 patients (17 men; mean age, 73.8 years) underwent FEVAR during the study period for juxtarenal AAA (17), pararenal AAA (6), and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (3). Video recordings of fluoroscopy from 19 cases were available for review and assessment. A total of 46 vessels were cannulated; 38 of 46 (83%) of these vessels were cannulated without angiography but based only on image fusion guidance: 9 of 11 superior mesenteric artery cannulations and 29 of 35 renal artery cannulations. Binary qualitative assessment showed that 90% (36/40) of the virtual ostia overlaid on live fluoroscopy were accurate. Optimized C-arm angulations were achieved in 35% of vessel cannulations (0/9 for superior mesenteric artery cannulation, 12/25 for renal arteries). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative CTA-fluoroscopy image fusion guidance during FEVAR is a valuable and accurate tool that allows visceral and renal vessel cannulation without the need of dedicated angiograms, thus avoiding additional injection of contrast material and radiation exposure. Further refinements, such as accounting for device-induced aortic deformation and automating the image fusion workflow, will bolster this technology toward optimal routine clinical use.
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Barral PA, De Masi-Jacquier M, Gaudry M, Boutboul D, Bartoli JM, Jacquier A, Piquet P. Three-Dimensional to Three-Dimensional Image Fusion-Guided Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair without Iodine Injection. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017; 28:1201-1203. [PMID: 28735942 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Pierre-Antoine Barral
- Hôpital La Timone Service d'Imagerie Médicale, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, Marseille 13005 France
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- Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, Marseille 13005 France
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- Hôpital La Timone Service d'Imagerie Médicale, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, Marseille 13005 France
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- Hôpital La Timone Service d'Imagerie Médicale, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, Marseille 13005 France
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- Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, Marseille 13005 France
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Schwein A, Chinnadurai P, Shah DJ, Lumsden AB, Bechara CF, Bismuth J. Feasibility of three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography-fluoroscopy image fusion technique in guiding complex endovascular aortic procedures in patients with renal insufficiency. J Vasc Surg 2016; 65:1440-1452. [PMID: 28017584 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.10.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Three-dimensional image fusion of preoperative computed tomography (CT) angiography with fluoroscopy using intraoperative noncontrast cone-beam CT (CBCT) has been shown to improve endovascular procedures by reducing procedure length, radiation dose, and contrast media volume. However, patients with a contraindication to CT angiography (renal insufficiency, iodinated contrast allergy) may not benefit from this image fusion technique. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and fluoroscopy image fusion using noncontrast CBCT as a guidance tool during complex endovascular aortic procedures, especially in patients with renal insufficiency. METHODS All endovascular aortic procedures done under MRA image fusion guidance at a single-center were retrospectively reviewed. The patients had moderate to severe renal insufficiency and underwent diagnostic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging after gadolinium or ferumoxytol injection. Relevant vascular landmarks electronically marked in MRA images were overlaid on real-time two-dimensional fluoroscopy for image guidance, after image fusion with noncontrast intraoperative CBCT. Technical success, time for image registration, procedure time, fluoroscopy time, number of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) acquisitions before stent deployment or vessel catheterization, and renal function before and after the procedure were recorded. The image fusion accuracy was qualitatively evaluated on a binary scale by three physicians after review of image data showing virtual landmarks from MRA on fluoroscopy. RESULTS Between November 2012 and March 2016, 10 patients underwent endovascular procedures for aortoiliac aneurysmal disease or aortic dissection using MRA image fusion guidance. All procedures were technically successful. A paired t-test analysis showed no difference between preimaging and postoperative renal function (P = .6). The mean time required for MRA-CBCT image fusion was 4:09 ± 01:31 min:sec. Total fluoroscopy time was 20.1 ± 6.9 minutes. Five of 10 patients (50%) underwent stent graft deployment without any predeployment DSA acquisition. Three of six vessels (50%) were cannulated under image fusion guidance without any precannulation DSA runs, and the remaining vessels were cannulated after one planning DSA acquisition. Qualitative evaluation showed 14 of 22 virtual landmarks (63.6%) from MRA overlaid on fluoroscopy were completely accurate, without the need for adjustment. Five of eight incorrect virtual landmarks (iliac and visceral arteries) resulted from vessel deformation caused by endovascular devices. CONCLUSIONS Ferumoxytol or gadolinium-enhanced MRA imaging and image fusion with fluoroscopy using noncontrast CBCT is feasible and allows patients with renal insufficiency to benefit from optimal guidance during complex endovascular aortic procedures, while preserving their residual renal function.
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- Adeline Schwein
- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex; Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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- Advanced Therapies, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc, Hoffman Estates, Ill
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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Schwein A, Lu T, Chinnadurai P, Kitkungvan D, Shah DJ, Chakfe N, Lumsden AB, Bismuth J. Magnetic resonance venography and three-dimensional image fusion guidance provide a novel paradigm for endovascular recanalization of chronic central venous occlusion. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2016; 5:60-69. [PMID: 27987612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2016.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Endovascular recanalization is considered first-line therapy for chronic central venous occlusion (CVO). Unlike arteries, in which landmarks such as wall calcifications provide indirect guidance for endovascular navigation, sclerotic veins without known vascular branching patterns impose significant challenges. Therefore, safe wire access through such chronic lesions mostly relies on intuition and experience. Studies have shown that magnetic resonance venography (MRV) can be performed safely in these patients, and the boundaries of occluded veins may be visualized on specific MRV sequences. Intraoperative image fusion techniques have become more common to guide complex arterial endovascular procedures. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and utility of MRV and intraoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image fusion technique during endovascular CVO recanalization. METHODS During the study period, patients with symptomatic CVO and failed standard endovascular recanalization underwent further recanalization attempts with use of intraoperative MRV image fusion guidance. After preoperative MRV and intraoperative CBCT image coregistration, a virtual centerline path of the occluded segment was electronically marked in MRV and overlaid on real-time two-dimensional fluoroscopy images. Technical success, fluoroscopy times, radiation doses, number of venograms before recanalization, and accuracy of the virtual centerline overlay were evaluated. RESULTS Four patients underwent endovascular CVO recanalization with use of intraoperative MRV image fusion guidance. Mean (± standard deviation) time for image fusion was 6:36 ± 00:51 mm:ss. The lesion was successfully crossed in all patients without complications. Mean fluoroscopy time for lesion crossing was 12.5 ± 3.4 minutes. Mean total fluoroscopy time was 28.8 ± 6.5 minutes. Mean total radiation dose was 15,185 ± 7747 μGy/m2, and mean radiation dose from CBCT acquisition was 2788 ± 458 μGy/m2 (18% of mean total radiation dose). Mean number of venograms before recanalization was 1.6 ± 0.9, whereas two lesions were crossed without any prior venography. On qualitative analysis, virtual centerlines from MRV were aligned with actual guidewire trajectory on fluoroscopy in all four cases. CONCLUSIONS MRV image fusion is feasible and may improve success, safety, and the surgeon's confidence during CVO recanalization. Similar to arterial interventions, three-dimensional MRV imaging and image fusion techniques could foster innovative solutions for such complex venous interventions and have the potential to affect a great number of patients.
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- Adeline Schwein
- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex; Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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