Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair: an alternative approach.
Endovascular aneurysm repair is evolving technology that has presented the patient and physician with an alternative surgical approach. Preoperative planning, graft selection, and comprehensive imaging are critical factors required for successful endovascular abdominal aortic repair. This article will address preoperative planning, endovascular techniques, complications, postoperative management, and benefits from the procedure.
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West Penn Allegheny Health System, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing; D015607:Stents