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A combined CT and angiography suite with a pivoting table
P Capasso1, G Trotteur, P Flandroy
1Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital-Sart Tilman, B-4000 Liège, Belgium.
Radiology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
This study demonstrates successful interventional procedures using integrated computed tomography (CT) and C-arm fluoroscopy. The innovative suite design allows efficient patient treatment within a large, adaptable workspace.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Integrated imaging suites offer potential for streamlined interventional procedures.
- Combining computed tomography (CT) and C-arm fluoroscopy in one room presents unique logistical and technical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of performing emergency and elective interventional procedures in a novel integrated CT and C-arm fluoroscopy suite.
- To assess the workflow and space utilization within the combined imaging environment.
Main Methods:
- Procedures were performed in a suite equipped with interactive CT and C-arm fluoroscopy units.
- A manually pivotable table allowed transition between fixed CT and free-floating angiography positions.
- The working space encompassed approximately 40 m(2), accommodating necessary equipment and personnel.
Main Results:
- Successful completion of interventional procedures in 41 patients.
- Overall procedure times ranged from 40 to 180 minutes, with a mean of 80 minutes.
- The integrated suite provided adequate space for anesthesiology and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- The integrated CT and C-arm fluoroscopy suite facilitates successful and efficient interventional procedures.
- The adaptable design and ample workspace contribute to effective patient management in a hybrid imaging setting.