Cone beam computed tomography for vascular interventional radiology procedures: early experience.
- Author:
Kang Min WONG
1
;
Bien Soo TAN
;
Manish TANEJA
;
Sai Yan WONG
;
Jiun Siong LOKE
;
Shueh En LIN
;
Richard Hg LO
;
Kiat Beng TEO
;
Kiang Hiong TAY
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Angiography; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; standards; Embolization, Therapeutic; Female; Humans; Male; Medical Audit; Middle Aged; Radiology, Interventional; methods; Retrospective Studies
- From:Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2011;40(7):308-314
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
INTRODUCTIONCone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a relatively new technological innovation that utilises fl at-panel detector technology to obtain CT-like images. The key strength of a CBCT system is that cross-sectional imaging can be obtained using the angiographic fl at panel unit without having to move the patient, allowing the radiologist to obtain soft tissue imaging during the procedure. This allows treatment planning, guidance, and assessment of outcome to be performed in one interventional suite.
MATERIALS AND METHODSFrom December 2008 to June 2009, 24 CBCT scans were performed during vascular interventional procedures on our department's newly installed multi-axis fl at panel angiographic unit.
RESULTSTen cases were performed for hepatic trans-arterial chemoembolisation, 9 cases for hepatic arterial Yttrium-90 infusion, while 5 cases were for other indications. CBCT was found to be useful in 20 of the 24 cases.
CONCLUSIONOur early experience showed that CBCT was useful in impacting decisions during selected vascular interventional procedures. As CBCT technology improves, we can foresee wider applications of this technology.
