Endovascular treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with aortocaval fistula using a vascular occluder and a bifurcated endograft in a single intervention: case report
J. vasc. bras
; 2017(16): 168-173, 2017. ilus
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| SES-SP, SESSP-IDPCPROD, SES-SP
| ID: biblio-1063993
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BR79.1
Ubicación: BR79.1
ABSTRACT
Aortocaval fistulae are rare entities with a variety of etiologies and are very often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is believed that increased tension in the walls of large aneurysms can cause an inflammatory reaction resulting in adhesion to the adjacent vein and culminating in erosion of the adherent layers and fistula formation. Conventional surgical treatment has high mortality rates. Paradoxical pulmonary embolism and endoleaks are the most concerning complications linked with endovascular treatment. Using a vascular occluder in combination with a bifurcated endograft is a good option for the treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with aortocaval fistula.
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Colección:
06-national
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BR
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SES-SP
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SESSP-IDPCPROD
Asunto principal:
Aneurisma de la Aorta
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Procedimientos Endovasculares
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Fístula
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J. vasc. bras
Año:
2017
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Article