[Endoleak, a specific complication of the endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms].
Endoleaks represent the most common complication of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. With the increasing use of endovascular techniques for aortic aneurysm repair, the prevalence of endoleaks has risen. While maintaining pressurization of the aneurysm sac, endoleaks expose to persistent risks of an evolution towards rupture. Long-term surveillance with imaging studies is necessary to reduce the incidence of these specific complications that may require intervention. The objective of this article is to draw the attention to the possible occurrence of these complications and to report the elements of diagnosis and treatment.
Service de Chirurgie Cardio-vasculaire et Thoracique, CHU de Liège, Belgique.
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D000368:Aged; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D057867:Endoleak / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome