| Abdominal pain and hemoperitoneum: sole presenting symptoms for "leaking AAA" after endovascular repair. | |
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PMID: 11357971 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To describe an unusual presentation of impending aortic endograft rupture and successful endovascular rescue. CASE REPORT: A 77-year-old man with an enlarging aortic aneurysm was treated with a Talent bifurcated endoprosthesis; a moderate endoleak that appeared to be related to either proximal or distal fixation sites was noted in the body of the aneurysm. The patient was observed for 1 month, and repeat imaging demonstrated persistent endoleak without major increase in the aneurysm diameter. Another examination was scheduled for 3 months hence, but, 2 months later, the patient presented with abdominal pain and a hemoperitoneum. A proximal extension cuff resolved the leak and led to resolution of the hemoperitoneum. CONCLUSIONS: A leaking aneurysm can be repaired using endovascular techniques in patients with an existing endograft. The need for frequent imaging surveillance of patients with endoleak is underscored. |
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Authors:
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R A White; C E Donayre; I Walot; G Kopchok; J Woody |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists Volume: 8 ISSN: 1526-6028 ISO Abbreviation: J. Endovasc. Ther. Publication Date: 2001 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-05-18 Completed Date: 2001-10-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100896915 Medline TA: J Endovasc Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 131-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California 90509-9823, USA. raw@ucla.edu |
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Abdominal Pain
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etiology* Aged Angioplasty Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications, surgery Hemoperitoneum / etiology* Humans Male Vascular Surgical Procedures |
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