Regression of an abdominal aortic aneurysm after endograft exclusion

J Vasc Surg. 1997 Jul;26(1):133-7. doi: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70157-5.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Stents*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods