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.
Annals of Vascular Diseases
|April 17, 2024
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.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Acute type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt surgical intervention.
- The fenestrated frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique is an advanced approach for complex aortic dissections.
- Endoleaks are potential complications following endovascular aortic repair procedures.


