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Characterization and management of type II and complex endoleaks after fenestrated/branched endovascular aneurysm repair.
Marecki, Hazel L; Finnesgard, Eric J; Nuvvula, Sri; Nguyen, Tammy T; Boitano, Laura T; Jones, Douglas W; Schanzer, Andres; Simons, Jessica P.
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  • Marecki HL; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA; Baystate Vascular Services, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Baystate Campus, Springfield, MA.
  • Finnesgard EJ; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA.
  • Nuvvula S; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA.
  • Nguyen TT; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA.
  • Boitano LT; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA.
  • Jones DW; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA.
  • Schanzer A; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA.
  • Simons JP; Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA. Electronic address: jessica.simons@umassmemorial.org.
J Vasc Surg ; 78(1): 29-37, 2023 07.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36889609
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Endoleaks are more common after fenestrated/branched endovascular aneurysm repair (F/B-EVAR) than infrarenal EVAR secondary to the length of aortic coverage and number of component junctions. Although reports have focused on type I and III endoleaks, less is known regarding type II endoleaks after F/B-EVAR. We hypothesized that type II endoleaks would be common and often complex (associated with additional endoleak types), given the potential for multiple inflow and outflow sources. We sought to describe the incidence and complexity of type II endoleaks after F/B-EVAR.

METHODS:

F/B-EVAR data prospectively collected at a single institution in an investigational device exemption clinical trial (G130210) were retrospectively analyzed (2014-2021). Endoleaks were characterized by type, time to detection, and management. Primary endoleaks were defined as those present on completion imaging or at first postoperative imaging, and secondary were those on subsequent imaging. Recurrent endoleaks were those that developed after a successfully resolved endoleak. Reinterventions were considered for type I or III endoleaks or any endoleak associated with sac growth >5 mm. Technical success defined as the absence of flow in the aneurysm sac at procedure conclusion and methods of intervention were captured.

RESULTS:

Among 335 consecutive F/B-EVARs (mean ± standard deviation follow-up 2.5 ± 1.5 years), 125 patients (37%) experienced 166 endoleaks (81 primary, 72 secondary, and 13 recurrent). Of these 125 patients, 50 (40% of patients) underwent 71 interventions for 60 endoleaks. Type II endoleaks were the most frequent (n = 100, 60%), with 20 identified during the index procedure, 12 (60%) of which resolved before 30-day follow-up. Of the 100 type II endoleaks, 20 (20%; 12 primary, 5 secondary, and 3 recurrent) were associated with sac growth; 15 (75%) of those with associated sac growth underwent intervention. At intervention, 6 (40%) were reclassified as complex, with a concomitant type I or type III endoleak. Initial technical success for endoleak treatment was 96% (68 of 71). There were 13 recurrences, all of which were associated with complex endoleaks.

CONCLUSIONS:

Nearly half of the patients who underwent F/B-EVAR experienced an endoleak. The majority were classified as type II, with nearly a fifth associated with sac expansion. Interventions for a type II endoleak frequently led to reclassification as complex, with a concomitant type I or III endoleak not appreciated on computed tomography angiography and/or duplex. Further study is needed to determine if the primary treatment goal for complex aneurysm repair is sac stability or sac regression, as this would inform both the importance of properly classifying endoleaks noninvasively and the intervention threshold for managing type II endoleaks.
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Texto completo: 1 Bases de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Aneurisma de la Aorta Abdominal / Implantación de Prótesis Vascular / Procedimientos Endovasculares Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Vasc Surg Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Marruecos

Texto completo: 1 Bases de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Aneurisma de la Aorta Abdominal / Implantación de Prótesis Vascular / Procedimientos Endovasculares Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Vasc Surg Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Marruecos