Update: Complications and management of infrarenal EVAR

Eur J Radiol. 2009 Sep;71(3):541-51. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.05.015. Epub 2008 Jul 9.

Abstract

Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) is now an established technique for treating many patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. Familiarity with the complications associated with this technique and understanding treatment options are crucial for the lifelong performance of stent graft. This pictorial review article describes the currant role of different imaging modalities in surveillance and discusses the complications and its management strategies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Radiography, Interventional / methods*
  • Stents / adverse effects*