Type 1a Endoleak after Fenestrated Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique

Yoshitaka Yamane1, Tomokuni Furukawa1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Akane-Foundation Tsuchiya General Hospital, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan.

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Summary

A type 1a endoleak after fenestrated frozen elephant trunk (FET) repair for aortic dissection can cause FET flattening. This case highlights the need for prompt intervention when endoleaks compromise FET integrity.