Role of [ 18 F]FDG PET/CT in the monitoring and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms

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Authors: Samuel Brüls, Lucia Musumeci, Natzi Sakalihasan, Roland Hustinx, Laurence Seidel, Audrey Courtois, Gauthier Namur, Vincent Tchana-Sato
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Abstract

Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) remains a catastrophic event, with in-hospital mortality after emergency repair ranging from 40% to 50% [1]. Approximately 30% of patients with a ruptu...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Acta cardiologica. Supplementum
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
81
Issue
5
Pages
640–650
Publication date
31 March 2026
Language
EN