Detecting endoleaks in aortic endografts using contrast-enhanced sonography

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Mar;188(3):W262-8. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.0532.

Abstract

Objective: We performed this pilot study to investigate the utility of contrast-enhanced sonography for the detection of endoleaks in patients with abdominal aortic endografts.

Conclusion: Contrast-enhanced sonography evaluation of abdominal aortic endografts is a technically feasible alternative to our current practice standard.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Contrast Media
  • Echocardiography / methods*
  • Equipment Failure Analysis / methods*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pilot Projects
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Prosthesis Failure*

Substances

  • Contrast Media