Image Follow-Up After Flow Diverter Treatment Using Only Ultra-High Resolution CT Angiography with Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction: A Case Report

Abstract

Follow-up examinations using magnetic resonance imaging or digital subtraction angiography are mandatory after flow diverter treatment of cerebral aneurysms. However, flow diverter features metal artifacts on magnetic resonance imaging and ischemic complications with digital subtraction angiography. Ultra-high-resolution computed tomography systems have recently become available in clinical practice. The combined use of ultra-high-resolution computed tomography and a reconstruction technique called model-based iterative reconstruction is expected to replace follow-up magnetic resonance imaging and digital subtraction angiography of flow diverter placement. Here, we report a case of ultra-high-resolution computed tomography with model-based iterative reconstruction after flow diverter treatment.