Review of the Use of Ionizing Radiation in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

S Dindyal; S Rahman; C Kyriakides

doi:10.1177/0003319714548564

Review of the Use of Ionizing Radiation in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Angiology. 2015 Aug;66(7):607-12. doi: 10.1177/0003319714548564. Epub 2014 Sep 14.

Authors

S Dindyal¹, S Rahman², C Kyriakides²

Affiliations

¹ Academic department of circulatory sciences, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Barts and The London NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechappel, London, United Kingdom shivadindyal@hotmail.com.
² Academic department of circulatory sciences, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Barts and The London NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechappel, London, United Kingdom.

PMID: 25225195
DOI: 10.1177/0003319714548564

Abstract

Endovascular repair for aortic aneurysm (EVAR) is rapidly increasing in popularity. The nature of this intervention requires significant exposure to ionizing radiation both during the procedure and for postoperative surveillance, generally in the form of computed tomography. Here the authors review the literature for radiation exposure during EVAR, both for the patient and the physician.

Keywords: EVAR; ionizing; radiation; stent.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
Aortic Aneurysm / therapy*
Endovascular Procedures*
Humans
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / etiology
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / prevention & control
Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
Patient Safety*
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Injuries / etiology
Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
Radiation Protection
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiography, Interventional / adverse effects
Risk Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / adverse effects