Usefulness of aneurysm sac angiography in therapeutic management of an endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair

Ann Vasc Surg. 2013 Jul;27(5):672.e19-21. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.08.017.

Abstract

Endoleak treatment after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) can be difficult and complex. The key to success lies mostly in the accurate interpretation of imaging tests. We describe the case of a patient who was urgently operated on due to an episode of acute arterial ischemia in the left lower limb for stent-graft iliac limb thrombosis and a proximal type I endoleak. We highlight the importance of performing aneurysm sac angiography as part of an effective therapeutic strategy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortography*
  • Endoleak / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endoleak / surgery
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / complications
  • Iliac Aneurysm / surgery
  • Male
  • Stents