Relative value of normalized sonographic in vitro analysis of arteriosclerotic plaques of internal carotid artery.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A close correlation between B-mode sonography and the histopathology and surface structure of plaque is rarely seen in vivo with high-grade stenoses of the extracranial carotid artery. The goal of this study was to determine whether normalized gray scale analysis and surface analysis of the plaque are capable of characterizing the attributes correctly. METHODS:Optimized B-mode images of 107 carotid endarterectomy specimens were captured, and the gray scale median (GSM) was calculated. The specimens were classified histologically into 3 groups: (1) calcium-rich hard plaques, (2) lipid-rich soft plaques, and (3) combined plaques. The surfaces of the plaques were classified as smooth or rough on the basis of standardized reference samples. The endoluminal surface was digitally documented in vitro by videoendoscopy and again classified into the same categories. All stages of the investigation were performed by 2 observers at 2 different times. RESULTS:Evaluation of the GSM showed close interobserver and intraobserver correlation (P<0.01, R>0.8). However, there was only 46% agreement between the GSM and the histopathological findings. In both in vitro angioscopy (kappa=0.936, P<0.001) and sonographic evaluation (kappa=0.842, P<0.001), there was a high correlation between the observers with regard to the evaluable specimens. In 73%, agreement was observed between the sonographic image and angioscopy. CONCLUSIONS:Normalized gray scale analysis and evaluation of the plaque surface in an in vitro study make possible observer-independent evaluation. The composition of the plaque cannot be visualized with sufficient accuracy by sonographic GSM analysis. This also applies to the correlation between sonography and actual surface composition of the plaque.

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Stroke

journal_title

Stroke

authors

Denzel C,Balzer K,Müller KM,Fellner F,Fellner C,Lang W

doi

10.1161/01.STR.0000081982.85010.A8

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2003-08-01 00:00:00

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1901-6

issue

8

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0039-2499

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1524-4628

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01.STR.0000081982.85010.A8

journal_volume

34

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