Stenosis Detection in Native Hemodialysis Fistulas with 64-section CT Angiography

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2008

SST17-08

Stenosis Detection in Native Hemodialysis Fistulas with 64-section CT Angiography

Scientific Papers

Presented on December 5, 2008
Presented as part of SST17: ISP: Vascular/Interventional (Venous Interventions and Dialysis)

Participants

Sam Heye MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Geert Maleux MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kathleen Claes MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Guy Jacques Marchal MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

PURPOSE

To assess the diagnostic value of 64-section CT angiography in the evaluation of failing hemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas in comparison with conventional DSA.

METHOD AND MATERIALS

RESULTS

CONCLUSION

CLINICAL RELEVANCE/APPLICATION

64-section CT angiography is a reproducible and reliable tool to detect ≥50% stenosis/occlusion in hemodialysis AVF, with an image quality providing adequate information for further therapy

Cite This Abstract

Heye, S, Maleux, G, Claes, K, Marchal, G, Stenosis Detection in Native Hemodialysis Fistulas with 64-section CT Angiography. Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2008/6005083.html