Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen |
2019
Abstract
In the last decade, hybrid methods (PET/CT, PET/MRI) have become more common in this diagnostic algorithm. Currently, efforts are developed to visualize possible local inflammatory activity in the aortic wall and thus to assess a certain "disease activity" with the goal to anticipate further development of aortic pathology.
The aim of our study was to analyze potential benefits of hybrid methods in predicting abdominal aortic pathology progression. Conclusion: Our results provide no evidence that hybrid methods can predict further development of pathological findings in the abdominal aorta.
Our results are also supported by some recent literature data.