Complications of diagnostic carotid/cerebral arteriography when performed by a vascular surgeon.

Carotid stenting has recently been considered as an alternative treatment to carotid endarterectomy for certain patients with carotid stenosis. Hence, performing carotid arteriography with minimal morbidity and mortality is essential. The purpose of this study was to audit complications of diagnostic carotid/cerebral arteriography performed by a vascular surgeon with experience in endovascular interventions.

Computed tomography versus color duplex ultrasound for surveillance of abdominal aortic stent-grafts.

Purpose: To compare the ability of computed tomography (CT) and color duplex ultrasound (CDUS) to detect endoleak and accurately measure aortic aneurysm diameters after endovascular repair.

Methods: Between February 2000 and October 2004, 178 consecutive patients (156 men; mean age 74 years, range 49-89) were treated with aortic stent-grafts (86 Ancure, 55 AneuRx, and 37 Excluder). The follow-up protocol included serial CT and CDUS at 1 month and every 6 months thereafter.