A novel technique combining laparoscopic and endovascular approaches using image fusion guidance for anterior
M Mujeeb Zubair1, Ponraj Chinnadurai2, Francis E Loh1
1Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex.
Abstract:
Type II endoleak (T2E) leading to aneurysm sac enlargement is one of the challenging complications associated with endovascular aneurysm repair. Recent guidelines recommend embolization of T2E associated with aneurysmal sac enlargement. Various percutaneous and endovascular techniques have been reported for embolization of T2E. We report a novel technique for T2E embolization combining laparoscopic and endovascular approaches using preoperative image fusion. We believe our technique provides a more direct access to the lumbar feeding vessels that is typically challenging with transarterial or translumbar embolization techniques.
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