Successful Repair of Type I Endoleak Using the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique

Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug;49(4):298-301. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.4.298. Epub 2016 Aug 5.

Abstract

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has emerged as an effective therapy for a variety of thoracic aortic pathologies. However, various types of endoleak remain a major concern, and its treatment is often challenging. We report a case of type I endoleak occurring 19 months after zone II hybrid TEVAR. The endoleak was successfully repaired by the frozen elephant trunk technique, without removal of a previous stent graft, combined with ascending aorta and total arch replacement.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Aorta, surgery; Endovascular stent.

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