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Computed tomographic angiography

W C Johnson, R H Paley, J J Castronuovo

    American Journal of Surgery
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    Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) offers a new approach for evaluating symptomatic aortic aneurysms, aiding surgical decisions. CTA also effectively assesses vascular reconstructive procedures and monitors aneurysm changes in nonoperative patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Aortic aneurysms and vascular reconstructive procedures require accurate diagnostic methods.
    • Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is an imaging technique utilizing intravenous contrast medium.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of CTA in managing vascular patients.
    • To assess CTA's role in evaluating symptomatic aortic aneurysms.
    • To determine CTA's effectiveness in assessing vascular reconstructive procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • CTA was performed with intravenous contrast medium administration.
    • The study included 86 vascular patients.
    • Patients with symptomatic aortic aneurysms were evaluated for surgical needs and monitored serially.

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    Main Results:

    • CTA demonstrated benefit in evaluating symptomatic aortic aneurysms, aiding emergency surgery decisions.
    • Serial CTA effectively detected changes in aneurysm configuration for nonoperative patients.
    • CTA proved beneficial in assessing the patency of femoropopliteal bypass, aortoiliac bypass, and vena caval devices.

    Conclusions:

    • CTA is a valuable tool for evaluating symptomatic aortic aneurysms and guiding surgical intervention.
    • CTA facilitates serial monitoring of aneurysm progression in nonoperative candidates.
    • CTA is effective for assessing the patency of various vascular reconstructive procedures.