[Transvenous DSA following surgery of the supra-aortic trunks]

This paper presents our experience using transvenous DSA for control of vascular, prosthetic or bypass patency following operative intervention in the supraaortic branches. The results in 33 cases examined under outpatient conditions demonstrate that DSA via transvenous administration of a contrast material with high iodine concentration is useful to produce images of diagnostic quality (32/33 patients). The pre-condition is a good patient's cooperation and a sufficient cardiac output. Using this minimal invasive method the operative results can be evaluated and vascular complications can be excluded.