Aortic Banding to Treat Simultaneously a Type Ia Endoleak and Aortic Neck Rupture during Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Type Ia endoleak due to inadequate seal at the proximal end of the endograft is not infrequent during the initial operation. However, repeated attempts at balloon inflation or over-dilatation of the balloon can produce high axial pressures and can lead to aortic neck rupture with hemodynamic instability.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - July 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Konstantinos G. Moulakakis, John D. Kakisis, George Geroulakos Tags: Selected Technique Source Type: research