Additional value of biomechanical indices based on CTa for rupture risk assessment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

OBJECTIVE:Biomechanics for rupture risk prediction in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are gaining popularity. However, their clinical applicability is still doubtful as there is lack of standardization. This study evaluates the added value of biomechanical indices in rupture risk assessment. METHOD...

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Main Authors: Eva L Leemans, Tineke P Willems, Cornelis H Slump, Maarten J van der Laan, Clark J Zeebregts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6105024?pdf=render