MRA Chest and Abdomen Without and With IV Contrast Compared with MRA of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, evaluation of the chest and abdomen only without imaging of the pelvis carries the advantage of reduced imaging time although may fail to detect changing or new pathology in the pelvic vasculature that could require further intervention. MRA Chest and Abdomen Without IV Contrast Compared with MRA of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, evaluation of the chest and abdomen only without imaging of the pelvis carries the advantage of reduced imaging time although may fail to detect changing or new pathology in the pelvic vasculature that could require further intervention. Radiography Chest Postintervention radiography can be used to monitor endograft position and integrity, with location relative to bony landmarks used to infer possible stent migration [76]. Additionally, prior studies have reported the value of radiography to evaluate for endograft fracture and kinking [76,90]. However, the low incidence of stent fracture and the inability of radiography to evaluate for increasing aneurysm sac size, branch occlusion, and many other complications limits value in routine use. Additionally, a radiograph of the chest only is likely to include only a portion of the repaired aorta within the field of view. Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection Radiography Chest Abdomen Pelvis Postintervention radiography can be used to monitor endograft position and integrity, with location relative to bony landmarks used to infer possible stent migration [76]. Additionally, prior studies have reported the value of radiography to evaluate for endograft fracture and kinking [76,90]. However, the low incidence of stent fracture and the inability of radiography to evaluate for increasing aneurysm sac size, branch occlusion, and many other complications limits value in routine use.
Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm or Dissection Treatment Planning and Follow Up. MRA Chest and Abdomen Without and With IV Contrast Compared with MRA of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, evaluation of the chest and abdomen only without imaging of the pelvis carries the advantage of reduced imaging time although may fail to detect changing or new pathology in the pelvic vasculature that could require further intervention. MRA Chest and Abdomen Without IV Contrast Compared with MRA of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, evaluation of the chest and abdomen only without imaging of the pelvis carries the advantage of reduced imaging time although may fail to detect changing or new pathology in the pelvic vasculature that could require further intervention. Radiography Chest Postintervention radiography can be used to monitor endograft position and integrity, with location relative to bony landmarks used to infer possible stent migration [76]. Additionally, prior studies have reported the value of radiography to evaluate for endograft fracture and kinking [76,90]. However, the low incidence of stent fracture and the inability of radiography to evaluate for increasing aneurysm sac size, branch occlusion, and many other complications limits value in routine use. Additionally, a radiograph of the chest only is likely to include only a portion of the repaired aorta within the field of view. Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection Radiography Chest Abdomen Pelvis Postintervention radiography can be used to monitor endograft position and integrity, with location relative to bony landmarks used to infer possible stent migration [76]. Additionally, prior studies have reported the value of radiography to evaluate for endograft fracture and kinking [76,90]. However, the low incidence of stent fracture and the inability of radiography to evaluate for increasing aneurysm sac size, branch occlusion, and many other complications limits value in routine use.