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Advanced imaging applications for endovascular procedures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19778701     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Advanced imaging techniques, particularly in CT and MRI, have become state-of-the-art to support the performance of interventional neuroradiologic procedures. Multidetector CT scanners with submillimeter detectors and real-time workstations have allowed the use of a noninvasive study, CT angiography, as a first-line diagnostic study at many institutions to detect and evaluate the morphology of aneurysms. Follow-up for postsubarachnoid spasm now includes transcranial Doppler, CT angiography, and sometimes perfusion to guide therapy. While both intracranial and extracranial stenosis have long been well evaluated by MR and CT angiography, information about the intimal wall and plaque morphology is now possible. In the setting of acute ischemia, CT with perfusion or MR with diffusion and perfusion has increased the ability to separate territory at risk from infarcted tissue, and can help to guide more appropriate intervention. This article addresses current state-of the-art imaging applications as well as a few techniques on the horizon that show great promise in helping to characterize those lesions amenable to endovascular therapy.
Authors:
Lisa M Tartaglino; Richard J T Gorniak
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurosurgery clinics of North America     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1558-1349     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurosurg. Clin. N. Am.     Publication Date:  2009 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-25     Completed Date:  2009-12-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9008004     Medline TA:  Neurosurg Clin N Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  297-313     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital, 10th Floor Main Building, 132 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. lisa.tartaglino@jefferson.edu
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cerebral Angiography / methods*,  trends
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnosis*,  therapy
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*,  trends
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*,  trends
Neuronavigation / methods,  trends
Preoperative Care / methods,  trends
Stroke / diagnosis*,  therapy
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods

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