The Use of Preoperative Imaging for Planning Endovascular and Hybrid Procedures

Abstract

Endovascular and hybrid procedures have become the mainstay minimally invasive treatment options for complex vascular disorders. Advanced imaging is crucial for planning and followup of such procedures. The most common preoperative imaging modalities for this planning are ultrasound (US), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). This chapter focuses on the relative practical value and benefits of these modalities in common vascular surgical indications. The physical principles on which these modalities are based and other technical details are well described elsewhere and are not discussed in this text.