Endoleak therapy (Zertifzierung: Modul A Spezialkurs)
E Brountzos · RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren · 2014 · Heft 04
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Zusammenfassung
Endoleaks (ELs) are common (10 – 50%) after Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR). Type I ELs are caused by failure of sealing at the attachment sites of the endograft, either proximally (EL Ia), or distally (EL Ib). Type II ELs are caused by retrograde flow into the aneurysm sac from aortic or iliac branches. ELs type II occur in 20 – 30% of EVAR cases at 30 days. Mostly they disappear spontaneously. Type III ELs are caused by modular disconnection or fabric disruption. Type IV ELs are attributed to the porosity of the endograft fabric, and they resolve spontaneously. Type V ELs (endotension) are defined a…