Open conversion for recurrent endograft occlusion after endovascular treatment of blunt traumatic aortic injury
We report a rare case of delayed, symptomatic thoracic endograft thrombosis after the initial TEVAR for blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) which was successfully retreated with a redo TEVAR, followed by open conversion due to recurrent partial occlusion of the distal edge of the endografts.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Martinelli Ombretta, Malaj Alban, Faccenna Federico, Ruberto Franco, Alunno Alessia, Totaro Marco, Irace Luigi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research