The Progression of Billowing of Endologix AFX2 ® Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Device as a Precursor for the Rupture of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Despite recent publications indicating billowing (aneurysmal degeneration of the outer fabric material manifesting as a bulging sac of contained contrast due to weakening of the fabric material between the metal struts) as a benign finding, we present a unique case of billowing that resulted in aneurysmal rupture with the AFX2 ® stent-graft (Endologix, Inc., Irvine, CA). AFX2® consists of an inner metallic endoskeleton with multiple metallic struts covered by a polytetrafluoroethylene graft fabric (PTFE).

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - August 13, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Heepeel Chang, Neal C. Hadro, Marc A. Norris, Sang Won Rhee, Marvin E. Morris Source Type: research