Three-dimensional Ultrasound in the Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Topical Review

C Lowe; Q Ghulam; K Bredahl; S Rogers; J Ghosh; H Sillesen; C N McCollum; J Eiberg

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.06.009

Three-dimensional Ultrasound in the Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Topical Review

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2016 Oct;52(4):466-474. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.06.009. Epub 2016 Jul 18.

Authors

C Lowe¹, Q Ghulam², K Bredahl³, S Rogers⁴, J Ghosh⁵, H Sillesen², C N McCollum⁴, J Eiberg⁶

Affiliations

¹ Department of Academic Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Education and Research Centre, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK. Electronic address: chris.lowe@doctors.org.uk.
² Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
³ Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
⁴ Department of Academic Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Education and Research Centre, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK.
⁵ Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital South Manchester, Manchester, UK.
⁶ Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

PMID: 27436173
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.06.009

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound is an evolving modality that may have numerous applications in the management of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Many vascular specialists will not be familiar with the different ways in which 3D vascular ultrasound data can be acquired nor how potential applications are being explored by researchers. Most of the current literature consists of small series and single-centre experience, although clinical themes such as measurement of abdominal aortic aneurysm volume and surveillance following endovascular repair are emerging. The aim of this topical review is to introduce clinicians to the current concepts of 3D ultrasound, review the current literature, and highlight avenues for further research in this new and exciting field of vascular imaging.

Keywords: AAA volume; Abdominal aortic aneurysm; EVAR surveillance; Three-dimensional ultrasound.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
Endovascular Procedures / methods
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography / methods*