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Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta in Mice to Determine Aneurysm Dimensions
Published on: March 8, 2019
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Postoperative imaging of the aorta.
Weier Li1, Sasiprapa Rongthong1, Anand M Prabhakar1
1Department of Radiology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy
|June 1, 2018
Summary
This review details imaging for thoracic and abdominal aortic disease management. It covers normal postoperative appearances and complications of open and endovascular repair, crucial for accurate patient surveillance.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Background:
- Significant advancements in thoracic and abdominal aortic disease management, including open repair and endovascular techniques.
- Increased reliance on imaging for preoperative planning and postoperative surveillance in vascular surgery patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the normal postoperative imaging features of thoracic and abdominal aortic repair.
- To identify and describe important complications associated with open and endovascular aortic procedures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of open and endovascular surgical techniques for thoracic and abdominal aorta.
- Analysis of imaging findings in the postoperative period.
- Correlation of imaging features with known complications.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of expected postoperative imaging findings for various aortic repair methods.
- Identification of common and critical complications such as endoleaks, pseudoaneurysms, and graft infections.
- Emphasis on recognizing imaging pitfalls to ensure accurate patient assessment.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of postoperative imaging is essential for managing patients undergoing aortic repair.
- Accurate interpretation of imaging can prevent misdiagnosis and guide timely intervention for complications.
- This review serves as a guide for clinicians to optimize patient care following aortic surgery.
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