Vasc Spec Int.  2014 Mar;30(1):1-4.

Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Antecedent Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

• Cho JS

Abstract

Late aortic rupture following successful endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm still does occur. It represents the ultimate failure of endovascular aortic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (EVAR) and subjects patients to equivalent risk of death as de novo rupture. Unfortunately, it is difficult to identify patients at risk for post-EVAR rupture as many present with aortic rupture in the absence of any endograft-related complications. Continued surveillance and timely intervention are of paramount importance to assure rupture-free survival, the ultimate goal of any aneurysm treatment modality. The vascular surgeon needs to be prepared to provide the optimal therapy, whether open or endovascular, for this challenging cohort of patients.

Keyword

Abdominal aortic aneurysm; Blood vessel prosthesis implantation; Aortic rupture

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal*
Aortic Rupture
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
Cohort Studies
Humans
Rupture