Low G, Winters SD, Owen RJT. Surveillance of a coiled renal artery aneurysm by contrast-enhanced ultrasound with Definity.
J Vasc Surg 2011;
54:1801-4. [PMID:
21890309 DOI:
10.1016/j.jvs.2011.06.077]
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Abstract
Imaging surveillance is necessary to assess for long-term procedural outcomes after endovascular treatment. This is generally performed by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has recognized utility for cardiovascular and abdominal applications and is an alternative option in patients with renal impairment or CT/MR contrast-related reactions. We believe that we present the first reported case of CEUS in the surveillance of a treated renal artery aneurysm. The 57-year-old patient had a severe CT contrast allergy. CEUS performed with Definity microbubble ultrasound contrast (Lantheus Medical Imaging, Billerica, Mass) was well tolerated and showed no residual filling of the aneurysm.
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