title: Quality improvement guidelines for imaging detection and treatment of endoleaks following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
abstract: Major concerns after aortic aneurysm repair are caused by the presence of endoleaks, which are defined as persistent perigraft flow within the aortic aneurysm sac. Diagnosis of endoleaks can be performed with various imaging modalities, and indications for treatment are based on further subclassifications. Early detection and correct classification of endoleaks are crucial for planning patient management. The vast majority of endoleaks can be treated successfully by interventional means. Guidelines for Imaging Detection and Treatment of endoleaks are described in this article.
authors: Department of Radiology, General Hospital Hietzing, Wolkersbergenstr1, 1130, Vienna, Austria. Thomas.Rand@wienkav.at
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authors: Rand
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authors: Uberoi
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authors: Cil
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authors: Munneke
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authors: Tsetis
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D057867:Endoleak / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media