In plain language
In 146 patients having thoracic aortic stent grafting, image fusion was linked to less contrast use and, in complex hybrid cases, shorter fluoroscopy and procedure times, but patient radiation dose (DAP) did not differ. Staff dose was not measured.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Retrospective cohort study
- Who was studied
- Patients
- Size
- n = 146 patients
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Image fusion was associated with less contrast medium in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) overall.
Key figures: median 70 mL (IQR 50-101) vs 104 mL (IQR 69-168); P < .001
In hybrid TEVAR, fluoroscopy time was shorter with image fusion.
Key figures: 9 minutes (IQR 6-13) vs 23 minutes (IQR 12-45); P < .005
In hybrid TEVAR, procedure time was shorter with image fusion.
Key figures: median 162 min vs 213 min; P = .015
Radiation dose (dose-area product) did not differ between groups.
Key figures: P = .37
In plain TEVAR, image fusion reduced contrast only; radiation exposure, procedure and fluoroscopy times did not differ significantly.
Key figures: median 64 mL vs 98 mL; P = .003
Limits to keep in mind
Single-institution retrospective before-after comparison with small, unbalanced subgroups (25 vs 11 hybrid cases). Only patient dose indicators were reported; no staff dosimetry.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.