PURPOSE: Our aim was to assess the usefulness of volumetric analysis for the follow-up of abdominal aortic aneurysms after endovascular repair (EVAR) and operator independence of the method. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 99 computed tomography (CT) exams of 33 patients. Two blinded operators assessed the volume before treatment and after EVAR at 1-3 and 12-24 months. Friedman's statistical test was used to assess the reproducibility of the method. The time required for postprocessing by the two operators was compared. RESULTS: One patient was excluded. Twenty-one patients showed no endoleak: 12/21 showed a volume reduction at both follow-up scans (9.7% and 19.5%, respectively); 8/21 showed an early volume increase (9.8%) with a late reduction (10.5%); 1/21 patient showed a volume increase at both follow-up scans (endotension). Eleven patients had an endoleak (one type I, nine type II and one type III); 4/9 type II endoleaks showed a volume reduction at both post-EVAR scans (8.5% and 19.5%). All other cases showed a volume increase after EVAR (type II 15.4%/16.8%, type I 24.1%/9.1%, type III 8%/10.7%). The Friedman statistical test assessed operator independence with p < 0.001. Mean difference between the two operators was 0.9% (0-4.3%). CONCLUSIONS: CT volume analysis is an accurate and reproducible modality for the follow-up of abdominal aortic aneurysms after EVAR. At early follow-up, contrast-enhanced CT remains mandatory to identify small endoleaks. For later follow-up, volumetric analysis would eliminate the need for contrast material in asymptomatic patients with stable or decreasing aneurysm volume.
PURPOSE: Our aim was to assess the usefulness of volumetric analysis for the follow-up of abdominal aortic aneurysms after endovascular repair (EVAR) and operator independence of the method. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 99 computed tomography (CT) exams of 33 patients. Two blinded operators assessed the volume before treatment and after EVAR at 1-3 and 12-24 months. Friedman's statistical test was used to assess the reproducibility of the method. The time required for postprocessing by the two operators was compared. RESULTS: One patient was excluded. Twenty-one patients showed no endoleak: 12/21 showed a volume reduction at both follow-up scans (9.7% and 19.5%, respectively); 8/21 showed an early volume increase (9.8%) with a late reduction (10.5%); 1/21 patient showed a volume increase at both follow-up scans (endotension). Eleven patients had an endoleak (one type I, nine type II and one type III); 4/9 type II endoleaks showed a volume reduction at both post-EVAR scans (8.5% and 19.5%). All other cases showed a volume increase after EVAR (type II 15.4%/16.8%, type I 24.1%/9.1%, type III 8%/10.7%). The Friedman statistical test assessed operator independence with p < 0.001. Mean difference between the two operators was 0.9% (0-4.3%). CONCLUSIONS: CT volume analysis is an accurate and reproducible modality for the follow-up of abdominal aortic aneurysms after EVAR. At early follow-up, contrast-enhanced CT remains mandatory to identify small endoleaks. For later follow-up, volumetric analysis would eliminate the need for contrast material in asymptomatic patients with stable or decreasing aneurysm volume.
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