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15185181

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-6-8
pubmed:abstractText
Although endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has shown promising initial results, there are unique complications to this procedure. Endoleaks, which do not occur after traditional surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, are detected in patients undergoing EVAR and are thought by some to be one of the limitations of this procedure. Endoleaks may continue to perfuse and pressurize the aneurysm sac, thereby conferring an ongoing risk of aneurysm enlargement and/or rupture. Because of this, accurate endoleak detection and classification is essential following EVAR. Surveillance of patients is critical to determine the long-term performance of the stent grafts. Although this is usually accomplished with contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography scans performed at regular intervals, duplex ultrasonography exams; magnetic resonance angiography; and digital subtraction angiography all have a role in endoleak detection and classification. This article will cover imaging modalities used to detect endoleaks. In addition, we will cover which imaging exams should be performed to help with endoleak management.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0895-7967
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
154-60
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
Imaging modalities for the detection and management of endoleaks.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review