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Routine angiography for abdominal aortic aneurysm: the case for informed operative selection
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|November 1, 1986
Summary
Routine abdominal aortic angiography aids in planning surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms. This preoperative imaging provides valuable information for perioperative management in many patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms require surgical intervention.
- Preoperative assessment is crucial for successful outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of routine abdominal aortic angiography.
- To determine its role in directing perioperative management for abdominal aortic aneurysmorrhaphy.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysmorrhaphy.
- Analysis of 70 abdominal aortic angiograms for their impact on perioperative management.
Main Results:
- 18% of angiograms provided decisive information for management.
- An additional 14% offered potentially helpful insights.
- Routine angiography demonstrated value in preoperative workup.
Conclusions:
- Routine abdominal aortic angiography is a valuable tool.
- It assists in the preoperative evaluation of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- The findings support its inclusion in the standard workup.