title: New Indications for Vascular Occluders in Secondary Repairs of Complex Aortic Pathologies.
abstract: In the recent years, the application of vascular plugs has been widespread in peripheral and aortic interventions. Between December 2013 and December 2014, 4 men, with different complex aortic pathologies (2 remaining aortic dissections and 2 thoracoabdominal aneurysms), successfully underwent endovascular treatment with Amplatzer Vascular Plug (St. Jude; St. Paul, MN). We report the different techniques applied in each case and the benefits of this approach in achieving thrombosis of false lumen, avoiding aneurysmal aorta enlargement and reducing risk of aortic rupture or death. Neither mortality nor complications were registered during a mean follow-up of 18 months.
authors: Vascular Surgery Division, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: paolotripodi1@gmail.com.
authors: Paolo
authors: P
authors: Tripodi
authors: Vascular Surgery Division, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Gaspar
authors: G
authors: Mestres
authors: Vascular Surgery Division, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Manolo
authors: M
authors: Briceño
authors: Vascular Surgery Division, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Omar Gomez
authors: OG
authors: Monterrosas
authors: Vascular Surgery Division, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Vicente
authors: V
authors: Riambau
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D001027:Aortography / Q000379:methods; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation; D000072226:Computed Tomography Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome