CT appearance of complications related to thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR): a pictorial essay

Eur Radiol. 2009 May;19(5):1062-8. doi: 10.1007/s00330-008-1276-3. Epub 2009 Jan 14.

Abstract

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a recognized treatment for various diseases involving the thoracic aorta. Patients treated with TEVAR require lifelong surveillance for potential complications, with CT being highly utilized in most centres. Endoleak is the most common complication and can be detected using CT. However, other complications such as stent strut perforations and end organ ischemia can also be detected on CT. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to illustrate the CT appearance of post-TEVAR complications encountered in our institution and to highlight their significance.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiography / methods
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / physiopathology
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / etiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Stents / adverse effects
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*