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Regression of an abdominal aortic aneurysm after endograft exclusion
R A White1, C E Donayre, I Walot
1Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance 90509, USA.
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A 71-year-old patient experienced abdominal aortic aneurysm regression after endograft placement. The aneurysm significantly reduced in size within one year, demonstrating the potential of endograft treatment.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Endovascular Interventions
- Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Background:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) pose significant health risks.
- Endograft placement is a minimally invasive treatment option for AAAs.
- Monitoring aneurysm sac behavior post-intervention is crucial.
Observation:
- A 6.5 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm was treated with an aortoiliac endoluminal prosthesis.
- Serial duplex examinations showed progressive aneurysm size reduction.
- Computed tomography at 1 year confirmed complete aneurysm regression.
Findings:
- The abdominal aortic aneurysm regressed to 3.3 cm within 8 months and completely resolved by 1 year.
- The endograft exhibited mild shortening and angulation post-implantation.
- This case highlights successful aneurysm sac regression following endograft repair.
Implications:
- Endograft treatment shows potential for complete abdominal aortic aneurysm regression.
- Understanding post-implantation endograft behavior is essential for long-term outcomes.
- This case supports the efficacy of endovascular repair for AAAs.
Abstract:
We describe the regression of a 6.5 cm diameter abdominal aortic aneurysm in a 71-year-old patient within 1 year of aortic endograft placement. The aneurysm decreased in size to 4 cm at 3 months and was 3.3 cm at 8 months on duplex examination. By 1 year a spiral computed tomographic study confirmed complete regression of the aneurysm, with mild shortening and angulation of the unsupported body of the aortoiliac endoluminal prosthesis. The case demonstrates a potential of endograft treatment of aortic aneurysms and decribes the changes in prosthesis configuration and position that occurred after implantation.