New tools to reduce radiation exposure during aortic endovascular procedures

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Abstract

Introduction: The evolution of endovascular surgery over the past 30 years has made it possible to treat increasingly complex vascular pathologies with an endovascular method. Although this generally speeds up the patient’s recovery, the risks of health problems caused by long-term exposure to radioactive radiation increase. This warrants the demand for radiation-reducing tools to reduce radiation exposure during these procedures. Areas covered: For this systematic review Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane library databases were searched on 28 December 2021 to provide an overview of tools that are currently used or have the potential to contribute to reducing radiation exposure during endovascular aortic procedures. In addition, an overview is presented of radiation characteristics of clinical studies comparing a (potential) radiation-reducing device with conventional fluoroscopy use. Expert opinion: Radiation-reducing instruments such as fiber optic shape sensing or electromagnetic tracking devices offer the possibility to further reduce or even eliminate the use of radiation during endovascular procedures. In an era of increasing endovascular interventional complexity and awareness of the health risks of long-term radiation exposure, the use of these technologies could have a major impact on an ongoing challenge to move toward radiation-free endovascular surgery.

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Klaassen, J., Vijn, L. J., Hazenberg, C. E. V. B., & van Herwaarden, J. A. (2022). New tools to reduce radiation exposure during aortic endovascular procedures. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, 20(7), 567–580. https://doi.org/10.1080/14779072.2022.2092096

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