Unexplained rupture after endovascular aneurysm repair

Rijn, Marie Josee E van; Raa, Sander Ten; Hendriks, Joke M.; Gonçalves, Frederico Bastos; Verhagen, Hence J.M.

doi:10.1016/j.jvscit.2017.02.011

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“…3 Post-EVAR AAAR rarely occurs in the early postoperative period [1][2][3] and can happen without warning in an aneurysm, which appears to have been adequately, excluded. [2][3][4][5][6] The aim of this report is to present a singular case of early post-EVAR AAAR and discuss the possible etiopathogenic mechanism promoting the rapid and unexpected post-EVAR aneurysm progression toward rupture.…”

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Early periaortic hematoma development after EVAR in the presence of severely calcified and modestly conical-shaped aortic neck: A potential trigger for sudden aneurysm progression toward rupture

2020

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Objective The aim of this report is to present a singular case of early post-endovascular aneurysm repair abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture and discuss the possible etiopathogenic mechanism promoting the sudden aneurysm progression toward rupture. Methods/Results: An 84-year-old man was submitted to endovascular aneurysm repair via second-generation endograft (Cordis-Incraft Stent-graft) during which, the left occluded common iliac artery was recanalized via balloon-expandable covered-stent-graft (Atrium-Advanta-V12). The aneurysm presented a severely calcified and modestly conical-shaped aortic-neck. The post-operative course was complicated by a broncho pneumonic infiltrate and a CT scan performed two weeks postoperatively accidentally revealed a relatively small hematoma surrounding the aortic wall. No active bleeding, endoleak, or aneurysm increase in diameter was documented. Nevertheless, the patient remained closely monitored. Three days later, he suffered from abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. A CT scan revealed an arterial wall tear at the neck level. Intra-operatively the reanalyzed common iliac artery was intact and a good endograft-sealing was confirmed. Following this event, small lumbar arteries suture saccotomy was performed. The patient eventually died of multiorgan failure one month later. Conclusions The apparently “self-limiting” post-endovascular aneurysm repair CT-scan finding of periaortic hematoma may have represented a potential trigger for abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. The possibility of developing undetected aortic lesions during endovascular aneurysm repair, specifically in the presence of potentially “at risk” anatomical conditions, should always be considered.

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Early periaortic hematoma development after EVAR in the presence of severely calcified and modestly conical-shaped aortic neck: A potential trigger for sudden aneurysm progression toward rupture

2020

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Late post-EVAR abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture: a meta-analysis study

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Tsimpoukis

et al. 2024

Arch Med Sci Atheroscler Dis

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This study presents updated information on post-endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) late aortic rupture (LAR) as the data in the literature are limited. It comprises a meta-analysis based on the recent evidence regarding the incidence, causes, treatment outcomes, and prognosis of post-EVAR. A meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Studies were identified by searching electronic databases and scanning bibliographic references from 1991 to April 1, 2023. Our analysis provided evidence that the most common causes of rupture after EVAR were type Ia and Ib Endoleaks (Els). Post-rupture mortality after EVAR was high (35.6%) and comparable to the morbidity of de novo ruptures. Endovascular repair appears to have better results compared to conversion to open repair. A significant number of patients had prior endovascular reoperations and inadequate follow-up. Patient compliance with the surveillance protocol is mandatory.

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Unexplained rupture after endovascular aneurysm repair

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Early periaortic hematoma development after EVAR in the presence of severely calcified and modestly conical-shaped aortic neck: A potential trigger for sudden aneurysm progression toward rupture

Early periaortic hematoma development after EVAR in the presence of severely calcified and modestly conical-shaped aortic neck: A potential trigger for sudden aneurysm progression toward rupture

Late post-EVAR abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture: a meta-analysis study

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