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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Published on: July 7, 2013
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Post Endovascular Aortic Repair
Nikolaos Schizas1, Georgia Nazou2, Constantine Antonopoulos3
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
Background:
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) after Endo-Vascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is a highly uncommon clinical entity. With only a few case-reports available, its management strategy still remains enigmatic.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to retrieve, synthesize, and appraise all existing data for DIC after EVAR.
Materials And Methods:
All published articles regarding DIC post-EVAR were identified from 3 major databases and analyzed. Clinical parameters, predisposing factors, along with mortality and morbidly were assessed.
Results:
The total number of publications included in the review was 15 describing 17 cases. DIC presented with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, while the time of diagnosis varied significantly. Endoleak was the main causative factor, with an incidence reaching 71%. The mortality of DIC after EVAR reached 29%, regardless of the therapeutic approach chosen. DIC was treated effectively in 47% of the patients (8/17), with better outcomes among patients who received conservative therapy or among those who were submitted to endovascular interventions.
Conclusions:
DIC after EVAR, although rare, is a potentially lethal clinical condition which requires prompt diagnosis and urgent medical consideration. Treatment of endoleak may help in quick restoration of normal parameters.
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