Impact of Post-EVAR Graft Limb Kinking in EVAR Limb Occlusion: Aetiology, Early Diagnosis, and Management.

CONCLUSION: Pre-EVAR planning should focus on identification of risk factors for kinking. Adjunctive stenting is an effective prophylaxis for selected high risk limbs, yet intra-operative identification remains problematic. Also, it is noteworthy that most limb occlusions occur in the first year after EVAR, emphasising the importance of careful early follow up of high risk patients.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - September 8, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Coelho A, Nogueira C, Lobo M, Gouveia R, Campos J, Augusto R, Coelho N, Semião AC, Ribeiro JP, Canedo A Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research