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Semin intervent Radiol 2009; 26(1): 003-009
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1208377
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Complications after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Geert Maleux1 , Marcel Koolen1 , Sam Heye1
  • 1Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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16 March 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become an established technique for the treatment of many infrarenal aortic aneurysms. Although EVAR is obviously less invasive than open surgical repair, it is not free of complications. These can potentially result in severe morbidity or even mortality, stressing the need for an early detection and subsequent treatment. In this review article, the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common complications of EVAR, with the exception of endoleaks, are described.

KEYWORDS

Aorta - aneurysm - stents - prostheses - complication

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Geert MaleuxM.D. Ph.D. 

Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Leuven

Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium

Email: geert.maleux@uz.kuleuven.ac.be