VesselNavigator
3D image fusion technology for endovascular procedures
VesselNavigator
3D image fusion technology for endovascular procedures
VesselNavigator allows the reuse of 3D vascular anatomical information from existing CTA and MRA datasets as a 3D roadmap overlay on a live X-ray image. With its excellent visualization, VesselNavigator provides an intuitive, continuous 3D roadmap that guides you through the vasculature during the entire procedure.
3D image fusion technology for advanced endovascular procedures
Supports navigation through complex vessel structures, enhancing clinical outcomes
Reusing a pre-acquired CTA or MRA reduces the need for contrast enhanced runs
Features
3D image fusion in endovascular procedures
Studies¹,² have shown the advantages of a 3D perspective for catheter and device guidance. With VesselNavigator, clinicians can easily segment 3D vessel structures from existing CT/MR datasets and fuse them with live X-ray for guidance.
Reduction in contrast usage
Average contrast medium usage was reduced by 72% in a study[1] that used Philips CTA image fusion guidance during endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms. No intraprocedural contrast agent injection was required to create a roadmap.
Potential to reduce procedure time
Philips CTA Image Fusion Guidance may lead to shorter procedure times. A study of 62 patients² showed an average reduction in procedure time from 6.3 to 5.2 hours during FEVAR/BEVAR procedures using Philips CTA image fusion guidance.
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Disclaimer
1. Tacher V, et al (2013).
Image Guidance for Endovascular Repair of Complex Aortic Aneurysms: Comparison of Two-dimensional and Three-dimensional Angiography and Image Fusion, J Vasc Interv Radiol, 24(11), 1698-1706. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24035418
2. Sailer AM, et al (2014).
CTA with fluoroscopy image fusion guidance in endovascular complex aortic aneurysm repair, Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2014 Apr;47(4):349-56.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24485850