| A Systematic Review of Protocols for the Three-Dimensional Morphologic Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using Computed Tomographic Angiography. | |
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PMID: 22159906 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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The morphology of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) directly influences the perioperative outcome and long-term durability of endovascular aneurysm repair. A variety of methods have been proposed for the characterization of AAA morphology using reconstructed three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) images. At present, there is lack of consensus as to which of these methods is most applicable to clinical practice or research. The purpose of this review was to evaluate existing protocols that used 3D CT images in the assessment of various aspects of AAA morphology. An electronic search was performed, from January 1996 to the end of October 2010, using the Embase and Medline databases. The literature review conformed to PRISMA statement standards. The literature search identified 604 articles, of which 31 studies met inclusion criteria. Only 15 of 31 studies objectively assessed reproducibility. Existing published protocols were insufficient to define a single evidence-based methodology for preoperative assessment of AAA morphology. Further development and expert consensus are required to establish a standardized and validated protocol to determine precisely how morphology relates to outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair. |
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Tamer M H Ghatwary; Benjamin O Patterson; Alan Karthikesalingam; Robert J Hinchliffe; Ian M Loftus; Robert Morgan; Matt M Thompson; Peter J E Holt |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-12-10 |
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Title: Cardiovascular and interventional radiology Volume: - ISSN: 1432-086X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-12-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003538 Medline TA: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Outcomes Research, St. George's Vascular Institute, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, UK. |
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