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Published on: February 11, 2022
A hybrid approach to multiple endoleaks in a patient with situs inversus totalis
Guorui Liang1, Weihao Li2, Tao Zhang2
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100044, PR China.
Abstract:
Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by mirror image transposition of thoracic and abdominal organs. The coexistence of SIT and abdominal aortic aneurysm presents unique anatomical and surgical challenges. We reported a case of a 60-year-old male with SIT and a history of endovascular aneurysm repair who developed multiple endoleaks (T1bEL, T2EL, and T3EL). A hybrid procedure combining open surgical repair and endovascular techniques was successfully employed to address the complex endoleaks (ELs). The procedure included ligation of collateral vessels, stent-graft extension, and preservation of the right internal iliac artery using an artificial vessel. This case highlights the feasibility of a hybrid approach for managing ELs in patients with SIT and underscores the importance of tailored surgical strategies.

