Endovascular stent graft repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms after liver transplantation.
It is estimated that 1.7% of orthotopic liver transplant recipients will develop abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) after transplantation. It has been observed that these aneurysms expand faster in transplant recipients; therefore, aggressive surveillance for AAAs in transplant recipients is required. Endovascular aneurysm repair is rapidly becoming the standard of care, especially in patients with previous abdominal surgery and other significant comorbidities. This article describes our experience with AAAs in orthotopic liver transplant recipients treated successfully by endovascular stent graft repair.
Mekeel
Kristin L
KL
Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
Lee
W Anthony
WA
Reed
Alan I
AI
Hemming
Alan W
AW
D000368:Aged; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed