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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.

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