Virtual angioscopy and 3D navigation of the aorta

J Card Surg. 2017 Jan;32(1):33-37. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12874. Epub 2016 Nov 29.

Abstract

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the applicability of virtual angioscopy (VA) in different forms of aortic disease where the diagnosis is unclear or uncertain. Five cases are presented where VA helped to establish a correct diagnosis and to choose the best surgical strategy by providing an intuitive image of the aorta.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioscopy / methods*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography / methods*
  • User-Computer Interface*