Possibilities of Interventional Ultrasound (IVUS) in Intraoperative Diagnostics and Quality Control in Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Abstract

The IVUS system allows for a complete, only slightly invasive assessment of the femoral, pelvic and abdominal vessels in cross-section within the framework of intraoperative diagnostics and quality control. This method provides clear information concerning the vascular walls and internal structure. In our experience so far, it provides an ideal form of intraoperative control in cases of venous thrombectomy, embolectomy in the abdominal and pelvic vessels, following half-closed and open thromboendarterectomy and after intraoperatively performed angioplastic interventions.