Duplex ultrasound and computed tomography angiography in the follow-up of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a comparative study

  • Cantador A
  • Siqueira D
  • Jacobsen O
  • et al.
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Abstract Objective: To compare duplex ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) angiography in terms of their performance in detecting endoleaks, as well as in determining the diameter of the aneurysm sac, in the postoperative follow-up of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study involving 30 patients who had undergone endovascular repair of infrarenal aortoiliac aneurysms. Duplex ultrasound and CT angiography were performed simultaneously by independent radiologists. Measurements of the aneurysm sac diameter were assessed, and the presence or absence of endoleaks was determined. Results: The average diameter of the aneurysm sac, as determined by duplex ultrasound and CT angiography was 6.09 ± 1.95 and 6.27 ± 2.16 cm, respectively. Pearson's correlation coefficient showing a statistically significant correlation (R = 0.88; p < 0.01). Comparing the duplex ultrasound and CT angiography results regarding the detection of endoleaks, we found that the former had a negative predictive value of 92.59% and a specificity of 96.15%. Conclusion: Our results show that there is little variation between the two methods evaluated, and that the choice between the two would have no significant effect on clinical management. Duplex ultrasound could replace CT angiography in the postoperative follow-up of endovascular aneurysm repair of the infrarenal aorta, because it is a low-cost procedure without the potential clinical complications related to the use of iodinated contrast and exposure to radiation.Resumo Objetivo: Comparar a ultrassonografia duplex e a angiotomografia computadorizada no diagnóstico dos endoleaks e na medida do diâmetro do saco aneurismático no acompanhamento pós-operatório da correção endovascular do aneurisma de aorta abdominal. Materiais e Métodos: Foram estudados, prospectivamente, 30 doentes submetidos a correção endovascular de aneurismas de aorta infrarrenal e ilíacas. No seguimento pós-operatório foram realizadas ultrassonografia duplex e angiotomografia no mesmo intervalo de tempo, por radiologistas independentes. Foram avaliadas as medidas do saco aneurismático e a presença ou ausência de endoleaks . Resultados: O diâmetro médio do saco aneurismático encontrado foi 6,09 ± 1,95 cm para a ultrassonografia duplex e 6,27 ± 2,16 cm para a angiotomografia, existindo correlação estatisticamente significante, com R = 0,88 e p < 0,01 (Pearson). Considerando a detecção de endoleaks , o valor preditivo negativo da ultrassonografia duplex (comparada à angiotomografia) foi 92,59% e a especificidade foi 96,15%. Conclusão: Os resultados demonstram pequena variação entre os métodos empregados, não comprometendo o manejo clínico. A ultrassonografia duplex poderia substituir a angiotomografia no acompanhamento pós-operatório da correção endovascular do aneurisma de aorta infrarrenal, com baixo custo, evitando potenciais complicações clínicas relacionadas ao uso de contraste iodado e exposição à radiação ionizante.

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Cantador, A. A., Siqueira, D. E. D., Jacobsen, O. B., Baracat, J., Pereira, I. M. R., Menezes, F. H., & Guillaumon, A. T. (2016). Duplex ultrasound and computed tomography angiography in the follow-up of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a comparative study. Radiologia Brasileira, 49(4), 229–233. https://doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2014.0139

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