Type IV Ehlers Danlos: Abdominal Aortic Rupture After Endovascular Repair of Common Iliac Artery Aneurysms

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a rare genetic disorder impacting collagen production, leading to diverse symptoms and complications across various organs. While classical EDS seldom involves vascular issues, patients with type IV EDS (vEDS) face severe risks such as vascular aneurysm, dissection, and rupture. This form of EDS is relatively rare, accounting for less than 4% of all EDS cases, and it poses significant challenges in terms of surgical interventions.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sofia Tronconi, Natalia Galv ão, Fabio Menezes Husemann, Ana Terezinha Guillaumon Source Type: research