[Stent thrombosis in aortic aneurysm: evaluation by multidetector CT]
Roberto de Moraes Bastos1, Alvaro Razuk Filho, Roberto Blasbalg
1Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP. robertomb@uol.com.br
Objective:
Evaluate the imaging findings of thrombosis in a series of patients submitted to endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysm.
Methods:
MDCT images of 30 patients submitted to endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysm were obtained by a 64 slice scanner, 5 to 29 months after the endovascular treatment.
Results:
Thrombosis was diagnosed in 10 patients (33.3%), and in three patients thrombosis was total in an iliac branch.
Conclusion:
MDCT allowed diagnosis of different types of endoluminal thrombosis in patients submitted to endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysm. Utilization of this minimally invasive diagnostic technique should be encouraged in clinical practice.
Insights
Multidetector CT (MDCT) effectively detects endoluminal thrombosis after endovascular aneurysm repair. This imaging technique aids in diagnosing thrombosis in patients undergoing aortic abdominal aneurysm repair.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Endovascular repair is a common treatment for aortic abdominal aneurysms.
- Post-procedural thrombosis can be a complication following endovascular aneurysm repair.
- Accurate imaging is crucial for monitoring treatment success and detecting complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the imaging findings of endoluminal thrombosis in patients who underwent endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysms.
- To assess the utility of MDCT in diagnosing thrombosis after this procedure.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 30 patients who underwent endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysms.
- MDCT imaging was performed using a 64-slice scanner, 5 to 29 months post-treatment.
- Imaging findings were analyzed for the presence and type of endoluminal thrombosis.
Main Results:
- Thrombosis was identified in 10 out of 30 patients (33.3%).
- Complete thrombosis of an iliac branch was observed in three patients.
- MDCT demonstrated various forms of endoluminal thrombosis.
Conclusions:
- MDCT is a valuable tool for diagnosing endoluminal thrombosis after endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysms.
- The findings highlight the prevalence of thrombosis in this patient cohort.
- MDCT should be encouraged in clinical practice for post-procedural surveillance.
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