Comparison of 2D US to tUS for conduit mapping
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Comparison of standard duplex ultrasound imaging to tomographic (3D) ultrasound for the evaluation of potential autologous bypass grafts for coronary and vascular surgery.
IRAS ID
199030
Contact name
Steven K Rogers
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Manchester
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 2 days
Research summary
Patients who require a bypass of a blocked artery (either cardiac patients for coronary bypass or vascular patients for peripheral bypass) currently undergo 2D ultrasound mapping of specific veins or arteries to assess there suitability to use as the bypass vessel. This is time consuming, between 30 and 60 mins per patient and can be expensive. This study will compare 2D ultrasound to 3D ultrasound (which is expected to be quicker) to surgical findings. Surgical decision of which vessel to use will remain with 2D ultrasound not to change clinical practice.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0153
Date of REC Opinion
28 Apr 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion