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Int J Angiol 2023; 32(01): 034-042
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744275
Original Article

A Comprehensive Research Schema for the Characterization of Aortic Aneurysms

Hossam Alslaim 
1   Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
,
Sreeja Sanampudi
2   Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
,
Driss Raissi
3   Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA
,
Weibo Fu
4   Department of Radiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
,
Amanda Y. Behr
5   Department of Medical Illustration, College of Allied Health Sciences, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
,
Mohamed Issa
3   Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA
,
Mary B. Sheppard
6   Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA
7   Department of Family Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA
,
Neal L. Weintraub
8   Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
9   Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
,
Michael Winkler
4   Department of Radiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
8   Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
10   School of Art and Visual Studies, College of Fine Arts, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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Abstract

A robust, accurate, and standardized approach to measurement of the aorta is critical to improve the predictive accuracy of these aortic measurements, and to investigate other aortic imaging biomarkers. Developing a comprehensive and generic schema for characterization of the aorta to enable investigators to standardize data that are collected across all aorta research. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify and assess schemata of aortic measurement and description. The schemata were reported and discussed to guide the synthesis of a comprehensive schema. We propose the International College of Angiology Aortic Research Schema as a comprehensive design that fills the gaps left behind by previously reported schemata. It is intended to be applicable for all clinically relevant purposes, including endograft development for aneurysm repair and for the accurate characterization of the aortic anatomy. This schema divides the aorta into 14 segments and 2 sections (thoracic and abdominal aortas). The segmentation proposed can be used in addition to specific measurements taken for any aneurysm including the neck, and maximal and minimal diameters of the aneurysm.

Keywords

abdominal aortic aneurysm - endovascular repair - hyopgastric aneurysm - aortic dissection - vessel repair - thoracoabdominal aortic aneursym - repair


Publication History

Article published online:
25 June 2022

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