DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1607226

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PMID: 29092087

Issn Print: 2193-6315

Publication Date: 2018/01/01


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Three-dimensional Fusion Imaging without Contrast Medium for Carotid Endarterectomy

Masaki Matsumoto; Tohru Mizutani; Kenji Sumi; Katsuyoshi Shimizu

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Author Information: Department of Neurosurgery, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan

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Abstract

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a popular surgical procedure for patients with carotid artery stenosis. Before performing CEA, radiologic information about carotid artery stenosis must be obtained using three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography angiography (CTA). However, it is difficult to perform 3D-CTA in patients with renal dysfunction and an allergy to contrast medium. To solve this problem, 3D fusion images (3D-FI) with magnetic resonance angiography and 3D computed tomography are created. In this report, we describe the utility of 3D-FI.

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