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Time-Resolved, Dynamic Computed Tomography Angiography for Characterization of Aortic Endoleaks and Treatment Guidance via 2D-3D Fusion-Imaging
Published on: December 9, 2021
A complication of open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair closely resembling a type II endoleak
Mark D Wheatcroft1, Robert J Lonsdale, Douglas Turner
1Sheffield Vascular Institute, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom. wheatcroftmd@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Endoleak is a well-recognized complication of endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Despite over 40 years of open transabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery, only in the last decade has endoleak as a complication of open surgery been described. Endoleak after conventional open surgery was first described by Chan et al in 2000 and remains a rare complication. We describe the first reported case of type II endoleak (back-bleeding inferior mesenteric artery) after open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm, and its successful management by endovascular coil embolization.
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