Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography versus computed tomographic angiography in the monitoring of patients after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm -- preliminary experience.

Background: Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is routinely used in the monitoring of patients after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. The aim of the study was to determine if contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) provides equivalent results to CTA in detection of endo-leaks in patients after abdominal aortic stentgraft placement.

Material And Methods: In a group of 7 patients (6 men and 1 woman; aged 71+/-7 years) after repair procedure, 16 CTA and 16 CEUS follow-up examinations were performed.