F Keil1, A Bergkemper2, A Birkhold3,4, M Kowarschik3,4, S Tritt5, J Berkefeld2. 1. From the Institute of Neuroradiology (F.K., A. Bergkemper., J.B.), University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany Fee.Keil@kgu.de. 2. From the Institute of Neuroradiology (F.K., A. Bergkemper., J.B.), University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany. 3. Siemens Healthcare (A. Birkhold, M.K.), Forchheim, Germany. 4. Advanced Therapies (A. Birkhold, M.K.), Siemens Healthcare, Forchheim, Germany. 5. Helios Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken Wiesbaden (S.T.), Wiesbaden, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Time-resolved 3DRA (4D-DSA) and flat panel conebeam CTA are new methods for visualizing the microangioarchitecture of cerebral AVMs. We applied a 4D software prototype to a series of cases of AVMs to assess the utility of this method in relation to treatment planning. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 33 patients with AVMs, 4D volumes and flat panel conebeam CTA images were recalculated from existing 3D rotational angiography data. The multiplanar reconstructions were used to determine intranidal arteriovenous branching patterns, categorize them according to common classifications of AVM angioarchitecture, and compare the results with those from 2D-DSA. RESULTS: 4D flat panel conebeam CTA showed angioarchitectural features equal to or better than those of 2D-DSA in 30 of 33 cases. In particular, the reconstructions helped in understanding the intranidal microvasculature. Fistulous direct arteriovenous connections with a low degree of arterial branching (n = 22) could be distinguished from plexiform arterial networks before the transition to draining veins (n = 11). We identified AVMs with a single draining vein (n = 20) or multiple draining veins (n = 10). Arteriovenous shunts in the lateral wall of the draining veins (n = 22) could be distinguished from cases with increased venous branching and shunts between corresponding intranidal arteries and veins (n = 11). Limitations were the time-consuming postprocessing and the difficulties in correctly tracing intranidal vessels in larger and complex AVMs. CONCLUSIONS: 4D flat panel conebeam CTA reconstructions allow detailed analysis of the nidal angioarchitecture of AVMs. However, further improvements in temporal resolution and automated reconstruction techniques are needed to use the method generally in clinical practice.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Time-resolved 3DRA (4D-DSA) and flat panel conebeam CTA are new methods for visualizing the microangioarchitecture of cerebral AVMs. We applied a 4D software prototype to a series of cases of AVMs to assess the utility of this method in relation to treatment planning. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 33 patients with AVMs, 4D volumes and flat panel conebeam CTA images were recalculated from existing 3D rotational angiography data. The multiplanar reconstructions were used to determine intranidal arteriovenous branching patterns, categorize them according to common classifications of AVM angioarchitecture, and compare the results with those from 2D-DSA. RESULTS: 4D flat panel conebeam CTA showed angioarchitectural features equal to or better than those of 2D-DSA in 30 of 33 cases. In particular, the reconstructions helped in understanding the intranidal microvasculature. Fistulous direct arteriovenous connections with a low degree of arterial branching (n = 22) could be distinguished from plexiform arterial networks before the transition to draining veins (n = 11). We identified AVMs with a single draining vein (n = 20) or multiple draining veins (n = 10). Arteriovenous shunts in the lateral wall of the draining veins (n = 22) could be distinguished from cases with increased venous branching and shunts between corresponding intranidal arteries and veins (n = 11). Limitations were the time-consuming postprocessing and the difficulties in correctly tracing intranidal vessels in larger and complex AVMs. CONCLUSIONS: 4D flat panel conebeam CTA reconstructions allow detailed analysis of the nidal angioarchitecture of AVMs. However, further improvements in temporal resolution and automated reconstruction techniques are needed to use the method generally in clinical practice.
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