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Rescue Snorkel Technique in a Giant Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm With Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Failure
Jhonathan Uribe1, Héctor Malváez1, Silvestre Montoya1
1Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hospital de Cardiología de Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Mexico City, Mexico.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 28, 2021
Summary
A patient with a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm underwent a successful rescue snorkel technique after initial endovascular repair failure. This advanced procedure resolved the type IA endoleak, allowing for patient discharge.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Vascular Endovascular Therapy
- Aortic Aneurysm Management
Background:
- Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms present a critical surgical challenge.
- Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is a common treatment, but complications like endoleaks can occur.
- Type IA endoleaks, originating from the proximal seal, require prompt and effective management.
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