Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair

Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Feb;44(1):68-71. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2011.44.1.68. Epub 2011 Feb 12.

Abstract

In treating uncomplicated abdominal aortic aenurysm, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) has been employed as a good alternative to open repair with low perioperative morbidity and mortality. However, the aneurysm can enlarge or rupture even after EVAR as a result of device failure, endoleak, or graft migration. We experienced two cases of aneurismal rupture after EVAR, which were successfully treated by surgical extra-anatomic bypass.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Aorta, abdominal; Endovascular surgery; Rupture.

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