| Literature DB >> 19855950 |
D-A Clevert1, A Horng, R Kopp, K Schick, G Meimarakis, W H Sommer, M Reiser.
Abstract
Endoleaks following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) are common and present a diagnostic challenge in the follow-up after EVAR. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a promising new method for the diagnosis and follow-up of endoleaks. CEUS with SonoVue allows a rapid and non-invasive diagnosis in the follow-up after EVAR. The sensitivity and specificity of conventional ultrasound compared to the multislice CT angiography is estimated to be 33-63% and 63-93%, respectively. These values can be increased through the use of CEUS in up to 98-100% (sensitivity) and 82-93% (specificity). This article describes the etiology, classification and importance of different types of endoleaks. The value of CEUS in this clinical scenario will be discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19855950 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-009-1876-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiologe ISSN: 0033-832X Impact factor: 0.635