Abstract #1257

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is More Sensitive Than Computed Tomography Angiography for the Detection of Endoleaks After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Systematic Review

Jesse Habets¹, Herman J.A. Zandvoort², Johannes B. Reitsma³, Frans L. Moll², L. Wilbert Bartels⁴, Joost A. van Herwaarden², Tim Leiner¹

¹Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; ²Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; ³Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; ⁴Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a more sensitive imaging modality than computed tomography angiography (CTA) for the detection of endoleaks in patients after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). Blood pooling contrast agents may have additional diagnostic value compared to extracellular gadolinium chelates.